Work Planner - Transmission

We are currently seeking a Work Planner to join our team.  We are looking for energetic professionals who enjoy working outdoors, value the freedom of working independently and being rewarded for performance.  If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the rewards of a challenging profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ECI.  

This position will be responsible for planning work to be completed by contracted tree crews. They will also be responsible for communication and interaction with customers/property owners. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Inspect and assess customer properties for trimming or removals of trees.
• Hike ROW, identify, record, and tag trees that post a threat to utility distribution facilities.
• Handle customer complaints related to scheduled trimming/removals and/or completed trimming/removals, including clean up and property damage.
• Audit tree contractor’s work for compliance with utility’s specifications.
• Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems.
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public.
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 Qualifications

• 1+ years direct UVM experience required (or forestry combined with equipment and tree trimming practices is acceptable).
• Must be able to read maps and identify tree species.
• Familiarity with tree trimming practices and/or Utility practices required.
• Ability to hike ROW's and drive for extended periods of time required
• AS or BS Degree in Forestry or related field preferred.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Certified ISA Arborist is preferred.
• Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.  Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Company Overview

Environmental Consultants (ECI) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at ECI have come from a variety of backgrounds, including: forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.  ECI offers exciting career opportunities with an excellent compensation package and ongoing growth potential.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.