Utility Arborist - Atlanta/Rome, GA
On-site · Marietta, Georgia, United States or Rome, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Two vacancies on Georgia Power Company’s Transmission vegetation management team. Responsibilities include implementing and managing an integrated vegetation management (IVM) plan across the northwest (Rome, GA area) and Metro Atlanta (Dekalb County, GA area) service territories, ensuring FAC-003 compliance, conducting quality inspections, budgeting and coordinating contractor resources to execute the annual work plan, and communicating vegetation maintenance objectives to internal and external stakeholders. Must schedule and conduct aerial inspections, operate a company vehicle, and support emergency restoration with occasional overnight travel. Requirements include a BS in Forestry or related field, ISA Certified Arborist, herbicide license, and knowledge of utility electrical systems; experience in contractor management and familiarity with ANSI Z-133/A-300 and FAC-003 standards are preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; early start and extended work hours are routine.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or related field
- Must possess, or obtain within industry guidelines, ISA Certified Arborist certification
- Herbicide application license (must possess or obtain)
- ISA Utility Specialist desired
- Knowledge of ANSI Z-133, A-300 standards desired
- Knowledge of NERC Standard for vegetation management, FAC 003, required
- Utility integrated vegetation management experience desired
- Contractor management experience desired
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