Job Information
Chelan County PUD Utility Forester in Wenatchee, Washington
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Also specifically address any current/previous utility experience. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for April 29th.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
The starting salary range for this position is $76,960 - $96,200 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $115,440, annualized.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org{rel="nofollow"}.
JOB POSTING
Utility Forester
Join our team at Chelan County Public Utility District. As one of the largest hydroelectric generating utilities in the Northwest, our mission at Chelan PUD is to improve the quality of life for the thousands of people who call our pristine desert and mountain community home.
Overview This position inspects and inventories vegetation along District power line corridors, identifying hazardous vegetation and determining the best method to correct and address these hazards. This position regularly talks with customer owners, city/county & state agencies about their trees near power lines and tree pruning techniques or tree removal requirements needed for safety and service reliability. This position inspects and audits contractor tree work, coordinates jobs between landowners and contract tree crews, and works with other District field personnel when needed.
Responsibilities
Hazardous Vegetation Inventory: Evaluate, determine and collect inventory of hazardous vegetation along District power line corridors. Works independently, inspecting trees along power lines throughout the District service area.
Contractor Coordination & Inspection: Coordinates, plans and conducts operations of customer tree work between tree contractors and property owne