Vegetation Program Manager | Cincinnati, OH
ACRT
Operations
Cincinnati, OH, USA
USD 25-32 / hour
About The Team
At ACRT, we put safety first. Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm — giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We’re always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.
About the Role
The Program Manager 1 reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This position requires a love of working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.
What You’ll Do
Project Management
Develop “Scope of Work” documentation for bids from vegetation contractors
Review vegetation contractor bids for capital projects
Communicate critical information between departments to ensure resource availability
Manage several projects concurrently under customer advisement
Ensure projects are completed to specified scope of work
Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance
Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work
Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
As requested, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements
Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger yourself or others
Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc
Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles
Conduct safety and productivity audits, quality assurance, and quality control assessments
Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships
Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company
Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies
May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings
Vegetation Inspecting & Management
Identify and inspect local trees demonstrate an understanding of growth rates
Map out circuits using client continuity lists
Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors
Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and use computers and associated software to perform duties
Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications
Manage the issuance of work and track work progress
Perform outage investigations, when necessary
Discusses and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
Lead storm restoration efforts and special initiatives
Perform role of vegetation observer in helicopter patrols as requested
Tree Trimming Assessments
Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming
Determine when the next tree trimming is required
Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator\
Other duties as assigned.
About You
Must haves:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related field
Experience: 8 years (10 years in lieu of Bachelor’s degree) of utility vegetation management experience. ISA Arborist Certification. . Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Nice to haves:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related field
Experience: 9 years (12 years in lieu of Bachelor’s degree) of utility vegetation management experience ISA Utility Specialist Credential and state issues Pesticide license is required
Your Skills:
Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team
Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions
Strong understanding of FAC-003
Proven ability and knowledge of project management
GIS/Tech expertise
This role would not be a good fit if:
You do not enjoy working independently
You do not enjoy working outdoors
You are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle
You are not comfortable interacting with customers via phone calls and email on a consistent basis
Drug Testing:
Drug testing is required
Where We Work
This position will work 90% in an office, 10% in the field.
Benefits
Health and Safety
Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
Retirement
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Perks
Work on a 4x10 schedule
Company vehicle and gas card
Meal and travel per diems (allowances) when traveling
Boot allowance
Certification reimbursement program
Salary Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the ACRT salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.
Salary Range Transparency
For applicants residing in Ohio, the salary range for this role is from $25 min to $32 max.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Company: ACRT, Inc.
