What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Arborist position at Liberty Utilities?
LU Calpeco Electric LLC
South Lake Tahoe, CA, US, 96150
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
Purpose
Liberty is dedicated to ensuring the safety and beauty of our service territory through effective vegetation management. We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable System Arborist to join our team and help us achieve our goals.
Hourly Rate: $35.42-$53.13 DOE
Accountabilities
- Oversee and coordinate Vegetation Management (VM) work for all capital projects.
- Coordinate inspections, permitting, procurement, and work implementation that would be necessary for the removal or maintenance of vegetation for construction of new lines or rebuilding existing lines.
- Identify VM work needed to facilitate construction and maintain clearances upon construction completion.
- Read engineering designs to understand the impact of new construction/framing on surrounding vegetation as it relates to compliance and avoidance of vegetation impact on infrastructure
- Communicate with project managers, engineers, and operations during planning, pre-construction, and construction activities to support capital projects.
- Understand utility design standards and be able to offer solutions to vegetation/construction conflicts that arise during the design and project implementation phase.
- Write VM scopes of work for capital construction projects that align with Liberty VM and Industry Standards and Regulations
- Participate in RFP, and contractor selection as needed as VM representative
- Communicate VM standards, specifications, regulations, to project planning group and construction crews
- Provide estimates to perform VM work needed for projects
- Lead VM work bidding and contractor selection process for capex projects
- Participate in business case development for capex planned projects to represent VM department and work cost estimates
- Identify opportunities to improve Liberty’s VM capital maintenance strategy and incorporate IVM practices into capital construction projects to improve vegetation conditions around Liberty infrastructure.
- Assist in emergency response (storms/fires) efforts.
- Develop, implement, and monitor area business plan including scheduling, resource planning for capital projects.
- Assist with the development of budget and resource allocation planning for capital projects and emergency response.
- Coordinate work and resources with North and South System Arborists and System Forester.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Vegetation Management, Natural Resources Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience in utility arboriculture
- Required certification: ISA Certified Arborist or Registered Professional Forester
- Preferred certifications: ISA Utility Specialist, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
As the successful candidate
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
What we offer
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Salary : $35 - $53