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APS

Forestry and Fire Planner I/II

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

Coordinate vegetation management activities that help maintain system reliability and reduce wildfire risk. * Conduct field inspections and audits to ensure vegetation work meets safety ...

Atlas

Environmental Scientist/Biologist

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Conducting pre‑construction surveys, construction monitoring and post‑construction compliance, including SWPPP inspections and vegetation management; and * Preparing daily and weekly monitoring ...

Atlas

Environmental Scientist/Biologist

Tempe, AZ

... vegetation management; and o Preparing daily and weekly monitoring reports · Permitting & Regulatory permit application preparation, including: o Supporting agency consultation efforts such as ...

Atlas

Environmental Scientist/Biologist

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Experience leading biological and environmental compliance activities, including monitoring and post-construction compliance, including conducting SWPPP, PJD surveys and vegetation management.

City of Flagstaff

Street Operations Tech I

Flagstaff, AZ

$19.48 - $29.22/hr

... vegetation management best practices and follows all safety precautions Responsible for initiation and follow-up of blue stake measures Provides training to others in a leadership role and provides ...

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What is a vegetation management?

A Vegetation Management job involves maintaining trees, plants, and other vegetation to ensure they don’t interfere with utility lines, roads, railways, or other infrastructure. Workers in this field assess vegetation growth, trim or remove hazardous plants, and implement strategies to prevent future issues. They may work for utility companies, municipalities, or private contractors. The role often requires knowledge of arboriculture, environmental regulations, and specialized equipment.

What skills and qualifications are needed for vegetation management?

To thrive in Vegetation Management, you need a background in environmental science, forestry, or a related field, along with strong plant and tree identification skills. Familiarity with GIS mapping software, herbicide application equipment, and relevant safety and pesticide certifications (such as ISA Certified Arborist or Applicator’s License) is often required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for collaborating with utility companies, landowners, and regulatory agencies. These competencies are vital to ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible vegetation control and maintenance.

What are common challenges in vegetation management?

Professionals in Vegetation Management often encounter challenges such as working in difficult terrain, adapting to varying weather conditions, and identifying invasive or hazardous species. Balancing effective vegetation control with environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance can also be complex. Additionally, the role may require coordinating with utility companies or government agencies to ensure public safety while minimizing service disruptions. Overcoming these challenges requires adaptability, up-to-date technical knowledge, and strong teamwork.

What does vegetation management do?

Vegetation management involves inspecting, trimming, and removing trees, shrubs, and other plants near power lines, pipelines, or infrastructure to prevent outages, fires, and safety hazards. It often requires knowledge of safety protocols, use of specialized tools, and adherence to environmental regulations.

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Infographic showing various Vegetation Management job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Temporary. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution.

Vegetation Maintenance Planner

TEP Tucson Electric Power Company

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Description

The primary duty of a Vegetation Maintenance Planner is to analyze, plan and coordinate maintenance activities using a work management process. The role identifies vegetation hazards to high voltage electrical systems and facilitates mitigation of these hazards. It works closely with individual landowners, internal and external stakeholders for hazard resolution.

Responsibilities
  • Develop vegetation maintenance strategies and generate job packages, including prioritization of work through a critical path schedule and a detailed work plan.
  • Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities with TEP’s Operations & Maintenance Group, Land Resources Group, and jurisdictional agencies and landowners.
  • Review and initiate corrective and preventative work orders originating from TEP’s Design Group and operations priority trouble orders.
  • Use a critical path technique to develop schedules, labor requirement cost estimates, and duration of planned outages.
  • Manage day‑to‑day activities of the vegetation maintenance contractor.
  • Assign work to contract crews through the Maximo work‑management system and monitor progress.
  • Investigate work‑order requests, meet with customers to address concerns and mitigate conflicts before work is performed.
  • Address all customer complaints.
  • Perform field audits to ensure safe work practices are followed and work is performed efficiently.
  • Track daily project status and document key performance indicators.
  • Perform system‑administrator tasks for the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Validate accuracy of contractor timesheets and invoices.
  • Adhere to company procurement policies and procedures.
  • Establish and administer the Vegetation Management business unit budget.
  • Ensure compliance with NERC/FERC requirements, including documentation for FAC003.
  • Handle all wildlife‑related activities and raptor protection activities.
  • Be available for after‑hour call‑outs for vegetation‑caused outages.
  • Provide services to company affiliates subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
  • Four years of applicable experience in maintenance planning for high voltage electric transmission and/or distribution systems, or an advanced degree in an applicable field.
  • Arborist Certification.
  • Arborist Utility Specialist Certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), to be obtained within the first three months of employment.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions.
  • Aptitude for diagnosing vegetation maintenance problems, determining clearing methods, and scheduling maintenance activities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Six years of applicable experience in vegetation maintenance planning for high voltage electric transmission and/or distribution systems, or an advanced degree in an applicable field.
  • Arborist Utility Specialist Certification issued by the ISA.
  • Familiarity with CC&B, Clevest, and Maximo work‑management systems.
  • Budgeting preparation and analysis experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
  • Knowledge of Tucson Electric Power policies and procedures.
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