Managing Director, Vegetation Management - Portland, Oregon - 105794

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Manage and direct vegetation operational delivery for all six states within PacifiCorp.  Manage compliance with applicable vegetation policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. This position is responsible for all financial aspects and operational deliverables for PacifiCorp's vegetation programs in Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. The position is also responsible for the coordination of vegetation activity in support of construction projects, maintenance activity and wildfire and storm response.  This role will also serve as the subject matter expert overseeing all internal vegetation programs and will be the external facing point of contact for commission staff, third parties and other interveners.  Establish and implement strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and management of employee salaries. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Typically supervises Manager-level employees.

Responsibilities

• Establish objectives, develop, and execute policy, direct and monitor resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes; including expanding programs that reduce wildfire risk.
• Manage a multi-million-dollar budget through robust tracking and efficient delivery.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and will be the external facing point of contact for commission staff, third parties and other interveners; including providing testimony as required for general rate cases or other matters.
• Determine critical tasks, establish sequence of events, identify teams, timelines, and outcomes, and produce project plans.
• Determine specifications, schedules, timelines, and define deliverables.  
• Develop strategy for area vegetation management for both distribution and transmission rights of way.
• Provide strategic direction to area foresters and work crews. 
• Manage vegetation and/or forestry and electrical line clearance in service areas to prevent power outages.
• Manage compliance with regulatory requirements from an array of various government agencies. Ensure that all Federal and State permits are in place and complied with.
• Conduct effective public relations programs. Assist in development of external communication plan.
• Manage multiple work crews, schedules, equipment, and timelines.
• Manage human and capital resources.  
• Audit and coach crews to ensure safety, productivity, and quality.  
• Select, coach, and develop employees.
• Review and evaluate employee performance and prepare annual reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, arboriculture, forestry, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.  
• A minimum of ten years’ combined experience with vegetation management, strategic development, and financial oversight. 
• A minimum of five years of direct people management experience with the proven ability to manage and motivate employees.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution line clearance practices and procedures. 
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations applying to utility vegetation management. 
• Knowledge of current vegetation management techniques. 
• Knowledge of applicable herbicide/pesticide regulations. 
• Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and senior officers on policy and operational issues.
• Knowledge of the utility industry, applicable company policies, procedures, practices, and understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws. 
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish optimum sequence of events and identify required resources.  
• Leadership and teamwork skills to provide input into policy decisions and to mobilize internal and contract resources to produce desired business results.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees and use oral and written communication to communicate objectives and plans. 
• Demonstrated proficiency using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Travel may be required. 

Preferences

• Advanced degree
• Advanced certifications from the International Society of Arboriculture
• Demonstrated proficiency using SAP

Additional Information

Req ID: 105794 
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Portland 
Department: Pacific Power 
Schedule:  
Personnel Subarea: EXEMPT 
Hiring Range: 143,000.00 - 168,200.00 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.  

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.