Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Position Overview:

The Supervisor, Vegetation Management provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the Company’s Vegetation Management efforts. This position directly supervises field employees responsible for all aspects of vegetation management, including regulatory compliance, customer and community interaction, developing the annual maintenance work plan, and supporting operations through emergent response and incident investigation. The Supervisor ensures all work is performed safely and in accordance with acceptable regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Location: District office within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Job Responsibilities:

• Fosters a safety-first mindset amongst employees while managing the productivity and individual performance of a group of seven or more vegetation management field employees of various skill sets.

• Establishes and enforces clear expectations of employees regarding adherence to Company and Department procedures & regulations.

• Expedites field work relating to vegetation management for timely completion and customer satisfaction.

• Inspects work completed by employees to ensure adherence to State, Federal, Local regulations and Company and Department procedures and regulations and industry best practices.

• Coordinates and formulates training of employees in the most up-to-date processes, technology, and safety procedures.

• Travels within the service territory on a daily basis to perform safety observations and meet with employees and customers.

• Supports Transmission & Distribution in storm restoration efforts.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental related field, such as Forestry, Arboriculture, or Environmental Sciences.

• In lieu of a degree, a commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Five (5+) or more years of Utility Line Clearance industry or closely related experience.

• Previous leadership experience preferred.

• PA Dept of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicators License

• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist

• International Society of Arboriculture Utility Specialist

• Valid Driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field such as Forestry, Environmental Science, or other related disciplines

• Electric utility background, including knowledge of government regulations related to transmission and distribution

• Experience with ESRI software a plus; ArcGIS 9.x or higher

• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to respond to customer and community interactions.

• Ability to identify local tree species (including growth and failure characteristics).

• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office; Excel is required.

• Must be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong time management skills.

• Ability to provide direction and respond to irregularities or unusual operating conditions observed by employees during the course of their normal daily work.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, plan, and allocate work to others.

• Must be able to make clear, concise decisions under stressful conditions.

• Must be available for extended hours and weekends in time of need.

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with the Company’s core values:

• Energized to shape the future;

• Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;

• Collaborative in approaching all challenges;

• Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with colleagues, business clients and other stakeholders;

• Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

Scope:

Primary focus is on day-to-day management of operational execution for areas managed. Trains and develops staff. Plans the workflow. Directs available resources to accomplish process improvement. Leads workflow changes and implementations for direct team.

Decision Impact:

Problems and issues are undefined and require detailed info gathering, analysis, and investigation to understand/resolve. Makes decisions that address workflow issues considering immediate impact on own function or work unit.

Work Location

Position works in the office or in the field. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to operate Company or personal vehicles on an extended daily basis. Ability to safely walk rights-of-way, traversing difficult terrain under all weather conditions. Available 24/7 to respond to emergency situations, both single event and longer duration events. Must be cognizant of hazards associated with driving and walking circuits through diverse terrain. Exposure to chemicals, electrical energy, and noise. When in field must access and evaluate work activities along rights-of-way, in potentially severe weather, over distances which may exceed several miles. When in field, exposed to line clearance workers operating heavy equipment, working overhead in and around energized high voltage equipment.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.