Assoc Vegetation Management Program Manager/Vegetation Management Program Manager (Various Locations)

More Than A Career - A Chance To Make A Difference In People's LivesBuild an exciting, rewarding career with us help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.*Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy*The Assoc Vegetation Management Program Manager or Vegetation Management Program Manager positions will be located throughout Duke Energy's Carolinas West region. The exact location will be determined based on business needs at the time of offer. Locations are subject to change. Relocation will be entirely at your own expense. In the next section, you will be able to select your preferred location and your second preferred location. The Locations are as follows: Spartanburg, SC Ops Center 580 Mount Pleasant Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307 Duncan, SC Ops Center 808 Duncan Reidville Rd Duncan, SC 29334 Gastonia Ops Center 120 Duke Power Dr Dallas, NC 28034 Little Rock Ops Center 6325 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte, NC 28214 Newell Ops Center 2530 E W.T. Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC 28213N Wilkesboro Ops Center 1111 2nd St N Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Elikin Ops Center 461 Winston Road Jonesville, NC 28642 Lewisville Ops Center 500 Utility Dr Clemmons, NC 27012 This is the entry level of the Vegetation Management (VM) classification hierarchy. Employees at this entry level have responsibility for contractor management and oversight with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. Manages IVM programs including multi circuit planned maintenance, system level herbicide applications, reactive customer requested work and hazard tree programs to drive overall program strategy of improved customer reliability and regulatory compliance as applicable Strategic focus: Coordinates highly visible community sensitive VM projects with support and oversight from Management and other VM personnel Assists internal engineering and VM personnel to strategically improve system reliability Assists local operation and maintenance personnel to address local system needs being impacted by vegetation. Supports as needed VM organization and regulatory teams to manage customer relations from a state regulatory basis. DVMP/TVMP Annual Planning Develop vegetation management work plan and associated budget for respective T or D Maintenance area/zone in collaboration with other VM Specialists, System Forester and Manager. Work with System Forester and Manager to assure that work plan is in compliance with Federal and Stated T&D vegetation management standards and regulatory requirements. General Contract Management Monitor the performance of contract resources to assure safe work practices, vegetation management procedures/standards adherence, and productivity consistent with Duke Energy Expectations. Lead role for area VM crews during emergency storm operations. Works independently on complex issues. Applying advanced knowledge and problem solving skills to wide-ranging issues. Integrates industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making. Customer Relations (Internal and External) This positions responds to customer and community concerns associated with our VM and Herbicide Programs. Responsible for the development of communication plans with key stakeholders associated with VM projects. Governmental/Community Relations Works with government agencies, including DOT and Environmental to ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations and pro-active communications of area vegetation management plans and procedures to community stakeholders. Work Plans Monitor Respective Transmission or Distribution Maintenance Area vegetation management work plan and budget by inspecting/reporting work plan completion progress, reviewing/approving invoices for contractor work, monitoring unit costs, and adjusting work plans and expenditures as necessary. Inspections/Patrols Perform regular patrols of Transmission or Distribution rights-of-way to identify issues that would potentially impact the safe and reliable operation of the line. Financial Management Manage expenditures within area of responsibility to ensure that budget target and forecast changes are met. Implement adjustments within area of responsibility to complete necessary work while meeting budget forecasts, including forecast changes. Construction Clearing As assigned, coordinates construction clearing activities for construction projects in area of responsibility.