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Assistant Regional Forester

Location: Detroit, MI
Salary:

Company:  DTE Electric Company

Job ID:  7731

To Apply: Assistant Regional Forester (dteenergy.com)

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.
 

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities.  When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing.  Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.
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Testing Required: Not Applicable

 

Job Summary

The Assistant Regional Forester is responsible for evaluating and improving the planning and trimming quality of the DTE Energy Tree Trimming Program for assigned region(s). This position will ensure that tree trimming work plans comply with industry standards, the Company's tree trimming specifications, and that all trimming work is executed according to these plans and standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs site visits to evaluate the quality of tree trimming work plans (prior to execution) and completed tree trimming work
• Uses the Company's electronic work management system (Clearion) to identify specific defects in work plans or completed trimming work for remediation
• Assists in the compilation of metrics that illustrate key trends and overall performance of the Company's tree trimming program with respect to quality
• Assists in problem solving efforts to identify and correct the root cause of planning or trimming defects
• Provides support to Regional Forester in resolving disputes between the Company and its contractors regarding planning or trimming defects
• Performs follow-up site visits to verify that defects have been fixed

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or closely related field
• OR Associates degree in Forestry or closely related field with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in Line Clearance / Tree Trimming or related field
• OR High School diploma with a minimum of four (4) years' experience in Line Clearance / Tree Trimming or related field

Other Qualifications

Preferred

• One year of experience working within electrical distribution line clearance operations
• ISA Arborist Certification
• ISA Utility Specialist Certification

 

Other Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Line Clearance Arboriculture
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work and navigate independently
• Ability to work and communicate with others
• Must obtain ISA Arborist Certification within one year
• Basic knowledge of overhead distribution equipment
• Must meet company driving standards
• Working conditions include but are not limited to working outdoors, near DTE electrical equipment, customers, in rural and urban areas, working overtime as required, perform storm assignments/duties.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme conditions, walk for extended periods of time, and traverse over uneven terrain.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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