Supervisor, Reg. Operations - Vegetation Management, GOE08.0386 - York, PA

About the Company FirstEnergy (www.firstenergycorp.com) is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. A Fortune 250 company, its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.5 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity. FirstEnergy¡¦s Strategic Vision: To be the leading retail energy and related service supplier in our region; To be the preferred choice for total customer solutions; To be our shareholders¡¦ choice for long-term growth and investment value; and continue to be a Company committed to safety and driven by the skills, diversity, and character of its employees. About the Opportunity This position is responsible for Transmission System Vegetation Management activities in the PA and NJ FirstEnergy operating companies to insure operational performance and compliance with NERC requirements. Included is the direct supervision of Forestry Specialists and administrative support, the management of scheduled transmission corridor clearing, conducting annual transmission line vegetation inspections, new transmission construction clearing. Responsible for contract administration to insure adherence to FirstEnergy Vegetation Management Specifications, implement and manage the FirstEnergy Transmission Vegetation Management work planning process, environmental permitting, administration of the Quality Check Audit Process, assisting the Forestry Specialists with landowner refusals and complaints and providing forestry expertise in legal matters regarding vegetation clearing on or adjacent to FirstEnergy's transmission system.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must hold a degree in a forestry related field, be a certified forester or arborist and possess a herbicide application license.

Demonstrated strong ability to communicate and work with Regional Forestry and Area Manager Staffs', Corporate Forestry staff, forestry vendors, and State and Federal and other land resource agencies.

This position requires travel throughout the FirstEnergy System, with predominant travel throughout PA and NJ as needs require. Must be available for frequent overnight trips to areas within the service territory.

Must be available to support storm restoration efforts as needed.

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and have a demonstrated ability to learn new applications. Preferred knowledge of SAP, PowerOn Remote Dispatch, CREWS, AM/FM, Map Frame.

The individual must exercise independent judgment on moderately complex projects and assignments.

Must have the ability to build relationships and credibility, and provide staff support to management and higher levels of professionals, as needed.

Benefits We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes Long and Short term Incentive Programs, 401K, matching 401k, credit union membership, reimbursement for business expenses, financial planning assistance, relocation assistance, a retirement plan, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, confidential employee assistance programs, pre-tax accounts for health care, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid sick time, wellness programs, paid company holidays, job training programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacations.

FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy is committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time.