Vegetation Supervisor

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parentalleave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position
The Vegetation Supervisor is responsible for the field administration of contracts with external contractors and crews for distribution system vegetation management activities and other areas as assigned.

Key responsibilities include:
* Supervise, direct, coordinate, and appraise Ameren and external contractor personnel in landscaping planting, maintenance, and electric substation cleaning.
* Establish and ensure continuity of effective safety programs and compliance with regulations regarding pesticide application.
* Supervise, direct, coordinate, and appraise personnel in the office and clerical roles.
* Responsible for tree trim cycle optimization and project management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation of all types of vegetation management work impacting the distribution system.
* Assure safety, productivity, and distribution system reliability performance that optimize expenditures and deliver expected business results.
* Perform field investigations, answer related customer calls/requests and trouble reports, and record all pertinent information.
* Respond to after-hours requests and manage tree crews engaged in storm restoration work.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree in Vegetation related field with three years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, a High school diploma with five or more years of experience in Forestry/Horticulture with knowledge of overhead construction and operations required. Successful applicant will be required to obtain International Society of Arboriculture Arborist Certification within one year of acceptance of Vegetation Management Supervisor position.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Successful applicant must sign agreement stating that they will gain ISA certification within one year of accepting supervisor position. Ameren Vegetation Supervisors should maintain their arborists' certification as long as they are employed as an Ameren Vegetation Supervisor. Good leadership, decision-making, communication and human relations skills, particularly relating to customer relations is required. District assignments may require relocation. This position will require the use of a personal vehicle. Also required is computer skills in Excel, Word, OAS and other applications.

Additional Information
Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates. For geographic area of responsibility, ensure compliance with Missouri Public Service Commission Vegetation Standards as described in 4 CSR 240-23.030 Electrical Corporation Vegetation Management Standards including Public Notifications, Technical Standards and Clearances, Cycle Compliance.

Compensation Range:

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.