Job PurposeAs a New York Lead Vegetation Strategy Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how we plan, analyze, and optimize vegetation programs-leveraging data, digital tools, and emerging technologies to make smarter, system-wide decisions that impact millions of customers.
At National Grid, we're building a smarter, more resilient energy system-and vegetation strategy is a critical part of that future. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply.
Key AccountabilitiesWhat You'll DoIn this high-impact role, you will:- Drive Strategy: Develop and enhance vegetation management strategies for cycle pruning and hazard tree programs to improve reliability and operational effectiveness
- Turn Data into Insight: Analyze performance trends, identify root causes of vegetation-related issues, and translate findings into actionable improvements
- Influence Investment Decisions: Prioritize programs and recommend targeted investments that strengthen system resilience and reduce risk
- Lead Program Planning: Partner with Forestry Operations to develop annual work plans and ensure alignment with reliability goals
- Advance Digital Innovation: Help shape and deploy next-generation tools, data systems, and remote sensing technologies to modernize vegetation management
- Ensure Regulatory Excellence: Prepare and support key regulatory filings (e.g., NY PSC reports) and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards
- Enhance Standards & Governance: Review and refine technical specifications, policies, and governance practices to align with industry best practices
- Engage Industry Leaders: Collaborate with organizations such as IEEE, EPRI, and UAA to influence and adopt cutting-edge approaches to vegetation-related reliability
Why This Role MattersYou'll have a unique opportunity to:- Shape how vegetation management supports grid resilience in an era of increasing climate risk
- Work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and regulatory stakeholders
- Lead innovation efforts that bring new technologies into real-world application
- Contribute to high-visibility initiatives that impact reliability metrics and customer experience
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a candidate who combines technical expertise, analytical capability, and strategic thinking:- Strong knowledge of how vegetation impacts electric distribution system reliability
- Background in arboriculture, forestry, or a related natural resources field
- Experience applying data analysis and modeling to inform decisions and optimize performance
- Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
- Familiarity with vegetation management operations and industry practices
- Experience working with large datasets and business analytics tools
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvement across teams
What Sets You Apart- You're curious, forward-thinking, and energized by solving complex problems
- You thrive in environments where data, strategy, and execution intersect
- You're motivated by making a measurable impact on reliability, safety, and customer outcomes
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Urban Forestry, or a related field (or equivalent experience)required.
- ISA Arborist Certification peferred (or ability to obtain within one year).
- 5+ years of relevant experience required(10+ preferred).
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed required.
More InformationSalary: per year $112,000 - $131,000National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
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