Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 7, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Key Responsibilities
- Patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetation conditions and recommend utility vegetation operations; maintain records of work.
- Coordinate with landowners to obtain access and arrange vegetation management activities.
- Investigate and help resolve landowner issues and assist with the Investigative Order (IO-13) process.
- Estimate vegetation management requirements and costs for construction, rebuilding, and maintenance of facilities.
- Recommend short- and long-term vegetation management work plans and best management practices.
- Contact landowners and stakeholders to arrange and coordinate right-of-way vegetation management work plans.
- Administer and schedule forestry communications (e.g., mailings, DAVOX, postcards).
- Inspect vegetation management and work-planning contractors for contract compliance and recommend acceptance or corrective action.
- Recommend work plans, priorities, schedules, and contractor requirements in accordance with the vegetation management program.
- Provide administrative support for forestry work plans by district, including tracking partner timesheets, invoices, and budget reconciliation.
- Assist with storm restoration efforts; travel and overnight stays may be required during restoration events.
Requirements
- Pursuing / Actively enrolled in a 4 - year degree program in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
- Ability to travel within the designated AEP service territory; willingness to work outdoors, including in adverse weather.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel/drive as required by field assignments.
- Experience with forestry field work, vegetation assessment, or right-of-way management is preferred.
- Familiarity with GIS/GPS tools and basic mapping.
- Basic knowledge of contractor oversight and safety practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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