Job Summary
Support the Forestry team by assisting with field patrols, vegetation assessments, landowner coordination, contractor inspection, and administrative tasks that help ensure safe, reliable electric service through effective right-of-way vegetation management.Job Description
What You'll Do:
· 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.
What We're Looking For:
· 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.
Other Must Haves:
· 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).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Field-based role with frequent outdoor activity, walking patrols, site visits, and occasional heavy lifting (up to 25 pounds).
· Travel within the service territory; overnight stays may be required for storm restoration.
· Potential exposure to variable weather, uneven terrain, and roadside environments.
