Transmission Forester (Associate - Specialist Level) - Capital Projects

Salary Range: $71,894 - $134,665
Relocation: No

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

This position will be responsible in assisting Vegetation Management (VM) Management to support the VM Program. In this role, the incumbent will train and learn the different aspects of Transmission and Distribution vegetation management. This position will be responsible for VM projects/programs, as assigned, related to customer experience, escalated issues, quality assurance/quality control, financial impacts, resources/production, storm restoration, herbicide use, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance and others as identified. The Forester will support the development of procedures and processes that relate to the VM organization.

We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels and skills. Please see below for experience requirements for each level. Service Territory will be assigned on a case-by-case basis for this role.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the VM Management Team in planning, organizing and measuring efficiencies within Transmission & Distribution (T&D) programs including Distribution Planned/Reactive Maintenance, Transmission Planned/Reactive Maintenance, Customer Experience including Issue Resolution, Customer Options (ATMA, Design), Pre-Notification Program and VM Contractor Performance for the entire Transmission and Distribution System.
• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal Regulatory VM requirements.
• Provide continual quality assurance of special projects and maintain associated documentation for management, leadership and regulatory review.
• Contribute to various aspects of contract management, including but not limited to:
• VM Bid process for T&D
• Assess contract workforce needs for the Notification Program
• Analyze contract workforce needs for the planned Rights-of-Way (ROW) maintenance program
• Measure contractor performance via Performance Management controls
• Participates in monthly Contractor meetings
• Support VM Management Team in implementation of policies and procedures to ensure productive safe vegetation management services are delivered in the field.
• Promote best practices by continuously evaluating methods, techniques and software used to fulfill the project tracking needs of the VM organization and make recommendations for improvement.
• Advise and participate in the resolution of consumer vegetation management issues.
• Assist in overseeing an environmentally safe herbicide program to provide economical control of our ROW.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures for VM to provide timely response to system emergencies, restoration efforts and major storm cleanup for Distribution and Transmission operations.
• Support the development of new processes and improvements that enhance visibility and improve accuracy of VM reporting.
• Develop an active professional relationship with other utility companies, industry organizations and contractors to stay abreast of current VM practices to maximize efficiencies through shared knowledge.
• Represent the Company in a professional capacity on forestry related issues.
• Possess interpersonal, verbal and written skills for the presentation of technical material to an audience ranging from executive through crew foremen of Oncor and its contractors.
• Develop and present VM-related programs, annual training and safety.
• During severe weather events, this position will be involved in requesting additional tree contractor and arborist resources to support restoration efforts at locations determined by VM Management.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Access and Excel, Internet tools, e-mail, electronic invoicing tools.
• GIS/GPS experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership through documented, exceptional work performance (depending on incoming level).

Education and Experience

• Highschool Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor Degree of Science in Forestry or related discipline is encouraged to apply.
• Certified or capable of obtaining International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certification.
• Licensed or capable of obtaining Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License.

Forester Associate:

• 1 plus year of utility vegetation management experience is required.

Forester :

• 2-3 years of utility vegetation management experience is required.

Forester Sr:

• 3+ years of utility vegetation management experience is required.
• Experience with management of Oncor VM programs is encouraged to apply.

Forester Specialist:

• 5+ years of utility vegetation management experience is required.
• 3 years of experience managing Oncor VM programs is encouraged to apply.

Measures of Success

• ORGANIZATION, PLANNING AND CONTROL: Possesses the organizational skills to effectively develop plans to achieve VM goals and objectives. Organizes, implements and monitors contractors' performance to ensure that a high performance is maintained.
• COMMUNICATIONS: Effectively communicates on an individual or group basis in both written and verbal formats. Maintains open channels of communications with district and region management across business units to ensure objectives are achieved.
• LEADERSHIP/TEAMWORK: Develops and motivates employees and contract workforce to function as a team to achieve goals and objectives. Leads by example to encourage high standards of performance.
• SAFETY CONSCIOUSNESS: Maintains awareness of safety issues that affect employees and the general public. Actively promotes and participates in the corporate safety program.
• PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING: Identify and act on problems and concerns. Evaluate situations, gather facts and consider alternate solutions necessary to make informed decisions.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE: Possesses required expertise, knowledge and experience to successfully perform the essential aspects of the position. Requires continuing education to stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations and advances in methods, available equipment and products.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.