American Electric Power

Utility Forester Sr

American Electric Power • $74K — $93K *
Canton, OH 44708In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or related field, and 3 years of relevant experience
  • Associate's degree in related fields, with 5 years of experience in utility vegetation management
  • High school diploma with 7 years as a contract forester or in similar roles within the utility industry
  • Knowledge of pesticide safe use; Certified Pesticide Applicator's license preferred
  • Arborist certification preferred, with willingness to obtain necessary licenses.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetation and recommend management operations
  • Investigate and resolve landowner issues and concerns
  • Estimate vegetation management costs for construction and existing facilities
  • Plan short and long-term vegetation management strategies
  • Coordinate work plans with governmental agencies and landowners
  • Inspect contractors for compliance and recommend corrective actions
  • Maintain accurate records on costs, production, and work quality

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards including discretionary annual/long-term incentives
  • 401(k) and pension plan
  • Health insurance
  • Vacation time
  • Educational assistance
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
09-21-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Assign and recommend industry accepted management practices to provide corrective control of non-compatible vegetation conditions in utility rights of way to vegetation control contractors; inspect ongoing and completed assignments to assure contract compliance to reduce preventable vegetation interruptions of service and to provide as much as practical access to facilities for the purpose of repair and inspection..

Job Description

What you'll do:
  • Patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetative conditions and recommend utility vegetation management operations, maintain records of work on and make the necessary arrangements with landowners for vegetation management and access to facilities.
  • Investigate and resolve landowner issues and concerns.
  • Estimate vegetation management requirements and costs for construction and rebuilding of new and existing facilities.
  • Determine future utility vegetation management requirements and recommend short and long-term vegetation management work plans and best management practices.
  • Contact governmental agencies, other utilities, landowners and others to arrange and coordinate right-of-way vegetation management work plans required.
  • Inspect vegetation management and work planning contractors for contract compliance, recommending acceptance or corrective action.
  • Recommend work plans, priorities, schedules and contractor requirements in accordance with the vegetation management program.
  • Apply and keep informed of current contract provisions.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports on costs, production and work quality. Operate the forestry computer programs and records systems.
  • Guide and train others involved with right-of-way vegetation management program in proper work practices and utility vegetation management procedures.

What you'll bring:

Bachelor's degree in forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in utility vegetation management industry, OR Associate's degree in one of the same fields and five (5) years' experience in utility vegetation management industry, OR High school diploma and seven (7) years as a contract forester or other related positions in the utility industry.

Licenses/Certificates: Knowledge and safe use of pesticides required. Possession of Certified Pesticide Applicator's license is desirable. Arborist certification is desirable. Must be willing to secure both license and certification if not currently in hand

What you'll get:

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive total rewards including discretionary annual/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $93,188.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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