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SUPERVISOR, VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (Hybrid, La Crosse, WI)

Hiring Salary for Level II: $99,900-149,900

_Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level._

The Supervisor, Vegetation Management is responsible to direct the activities of the Vegetation Management (VM) crews and contracted crews performing vegetation management related work for Dairyland Power. Ensure VM practices are completed in the safest and most cost-effective manner in accordance with Dairyland specifications.

The Impact You'll Make In This Role:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Create and Lead Veg. Mgmt. Monthly Safety Meetings

2. Utilize technology to help drive data-based decisions for Veg. Mgmt. Program

3. Provide leadership to field staff by supervising and ensuring overall safe work practice compliance and coordination. Complete Safety Observations as required.

4. Coordinate activities with Program Manager, Vegetation Management in relation to the set workplan for Vegetation Management.

5. Perform necessary VM line inspections throughout the Dairyland regions.

6. Support and confirm the utilization of the work management/asset management system by VM field staff.

7. Provide quality control/quality assurance audits on all contracted work related to Dairyland to VM.

8. Coordinate field activities with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimized use and efficiency of resource planning for VM, cost estimating, and overall execution of work.

9. Work with landowners and local distribution cooperatives/companies on land issues that arise from vegetation management activities. Respond to landowner issues as necessary. Engage internal stakeholders, including additional VM leadership, ROW personnel, and/or other Dairyland employees to ensure resolution.

10. Ensure the equipment and tool requirements are available for the field VM teams. Work with the program leadership to identify and obtain equipment and materials required to maintain safety and efficiency in the field. Assist with the development of budgetary needs for VM.

11. Responsible to interview and select field staff. Required to address employee performance concerns utilizing supervisory skills and engagement with program leadership.

12. Monitor the training for VM team members in progression, as well as on-going training for the more seasoned VM workgroup. Provide VM leadership with on-going recommendations for additional training opportunities and progression needs for the team.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Experience and Expertise:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **:

**Education & Experience** : Associate degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field with minimum of 3 years’ experience in the line clearance industry. Bachelor degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

**Skills** :

Knowledge of forestry and/or utility vegetation management concepts, methods and techniques. Team collaboration, organizational, time management, and communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) skills required. Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently.

**Licenses and Certifications** : Valid Driver’s License is required. International Society Arboriculture Certified Arborist (preferred)

**Physical Demands** :

Regularly required to speak and hear; stand, walk and reach with hands and arms; traverse hilly, muddy or snow-covered, rough terrain and climb over obstacles such as fences.

**Environmental Demands** :

Work outdoors in all weather, in noise and extreme dusty/dirty conditions; around mechanical and electrical equipment; around fumes/odors and chemical hazards.

**Other Job Characteristics** : Must be available for infrequent after-hours call outs. Some overnight travel may be required.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.