Location: Buffalo, NY
Company: National Grid
system reliability projects. The Supervisor position will oversee the daily activities of the contractor workforce to ensure completion of the Annual Vegetation Management program in accordance with all NGRID requirements. Key Accountabilities Execution of a Vegetation Management sourcing model that utilizes external resources to deliver the annual workplan per the Asset management strategy.
Ensure that the Forestry workplan is delivered in accordance with the annual budget and schedule constraints, as outlined by the appropriate Jurisdiction Execute comprehensive field audits to ensure contractor compliance with vegetation management line clearances and specifications Evaluate Forestry
contractor performance relative to NGRID safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Execute Effective Safety Discussions (ESD) and Compliance backssments (CA) per the agreed monthly targets.
Implementation of NGRID Forestry Storm/Emergency restoration policies and procedures. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the minor and major restoration efforts Through inter-departmental coordination, provide professional, technical and legal input in support of other NGRID strategies and objectives Through external public relations, deliver and encourage public Forestry education. Respond to customer inquiries and concerns while fostering and maintaining an effective working relationship
with local officials. Attend various customer, community and municipal meetings as required.
Monitor contractor productivity to ensure timely assignment and completion of customer related work requests via the Work Management System. Approve contractor timesheets and certify work as complete, prior to authorizing payments. Provide off hour coverage on a regular basis for routine emergencies as well as significant storm events. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required Strong skills in public speaking, decision making, leadership and self-motivation. Qualifications Highly preferred working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.269 Line Clearance Tree Trimming Operations, American National Standard A-300 & Z-133 National Electrical Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations Must be self-motivated with strong public speaking skills Must demonstrate effective decision making, leadership capabilities and fiscal management.
Must possess a valid driver's license. Desired work related experience in the following areas: utility line clearance, contractor management, fiscal accountability, managerial decision making, public speaking, and natural resource field experience. Minimum of a two year degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Forestry or a related natural resources field from an accredited school or related Line Clearance field experience.
Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture. Support significant storm events through extended workdays, overnight shift coverage, etc. Travel to alternate locations / jurisdictions as required to support these events Ability to traverse rough terrain (foot patrols) in remote locations while performing field crew visits and supporting field storm response. More Information Salary$90,000 - $106,000 a year This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
Candidates will be backssed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer.
We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team. PDN-9acb6713-7c4b-480b-b7e1-33a0d555707c
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laws/regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions & conduct environmental investigations backssments. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious;
spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: GS-11 I have one year of specialized experience: Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e. g. ecosystem restoration, impact backssment, cultural resources
coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and backssments.
Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e. g. habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Specialized experience GS-09: I have one year of specialized experience: performing the full scope of the major duties and functioning under some supervisory controls such as: Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e.
g. ecosystem restoration, impact backssment, cultural resources coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and backssments.
Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e. g. habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Specialized experience GS-07: I have one year of specialized experience: performing the full scope of the major duties and functioning under the supervisory controls such as: Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e.
g. ecosystem restoration, impact backssment, cultural resources coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and backssments. Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e.
g. habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Individual Occupational Requirements: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm. gov) Ecology Series 0408 (opm. gov) Fish Biology Series 0482 (opm. gov) General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm. gov) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance Oral Communication Technical Competence Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U. S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: sites. ed. gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U. S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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