Vegetation Program Manager | Clarksville, IN

About the Role This Program Manager 1 reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. The position is responsible for identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and providing clients with detailed inspection results and recommendations. The role also plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. Responsibilities Prepare “Scope of Work” documentation for bids from vegetation contractors. Review vegetation contractor bids for capital projects. Communicate critical information between departments to ensure resource availability. Manage several projects concurrently under customer advisement. Ensure projects are completed to specified scope of work. Maintain state, local, and organizational compliance. Obtain permits from public agencies and document work. Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards. Perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with safety requirements, law, and regulations. Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements. Conduct safety-conscious work, wearing required personal protective equipment. Conduct safety and productivity audits, quality assurance, and quality control assessments. Build and maintain new and existing relationships with clients, tree crews, and customer personnel. Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers. Present at public presentations and meetings as needed. Identify and inspect local trees, demonstrating understanding of growth rates. Map out circuits using client continuity lists, patrol and investigate distribution and transmission circuits. Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescriptions into hand‑held computers or other systems. Notify property owners of tree trimming or brush removal work to be performed. Manage the issuance of work and track work progress. Perform outage investigations when necessary. Discuss and negotiate line‑clearance crew access issues. Lead storm restoration efforts and special initiatives. Serve as vegetation observer in helicopter patrols as requested. Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by contractors to ensure compliance. Determine next tree trimming requirements. Complete post‑audit forms and forward them to program management. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related field (or 10 years of utility vegetation management experience in lieu of a degree). ISA Arborist Certification. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Nice to Haves 9 years (or 12 years in lieu of a degree) of utility vegetation management experience. ISA Utility Specialist Credential and state license. Pesticide license. Skills Proficiency with company or job‑specific software systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar suite. Ability to identify local trees and understand growth rates. Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather. Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle. Self‑starter with excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills. Strong communication skills; comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients. Critical thinking and good judgment for business decisions. Strong understanding of FAC‑003. Proven ability and knowledge of project management, GIS/Tech expertise. Employment Fit This role would not be a good fit if you do not enjoy working independently, outdoors, driving a 4x4 vehicle, or interacting with customers via phone or email on a consistent basis. Where We Work This position will work 90% in an office and 10% in the field. Benefits Group health plans including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and additional coverage options. Group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Account with company match. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members. Automatic enrollment in Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Roth or Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Paid vacation, paid holidays (including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve), and Veterans Day paid time off. Work on a 4x10 schedule. Company vehicle and gas card. Meal and travel per diems when traveling. Boot allowance and certification reimbursement program. Salary Range The base salary range for this role in Indiana is from $25,000 to $32,000. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additional Employer Policies Drug testing is required. The contractor will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Drug Testing Policy Drug testing: Drug testing is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr