Vegetation Supervisor

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. 

About The Position
The Vegetation Supervisor is responsible for the field administration of contracts with outside contractors in regard to line clearance activities and other areas, as assigned.
Key responsibilities include:Responsible for tree trim cycle optimization and project management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation of all types of vegetation management work impacting the distribution system. Responsible for the field administration of contracts with outside contractors in regard to line clearance activities and other areas, as assigned; including but not limited to assisting supervisors in other areas. Assure safety, productivity, and distribution system reliability performance that optimize expenditures and deliver expected business results. Contribute to the development of standards in the use of pesticides in environmental programs and procedures to improve system service reliability and crew productivity. Perform field investigations, address specific customer complaints or requests, resolve problems, and communicate corporate department policy or programs to customers, government officials, and other agencies. Record all pertinent information. Establish and ensure continuity of effective safety programs. Respond to after-hours requests and manage tree crews engaged in storm restoration work. This position is subject to call-outs and emergency duty. Responsibilities could involve occasional overnight travel and will require the use of a personal vehicle.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related field from an accredited college or university preferred. Five or more years experience in forestry/arboriculture required. Five or more years experience in the utility line clearance industry with a knowledge of overhead construction preferred. Must hold or be willing to secure within 12 months a current Certified Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture. Must hold or be willing to secure within 12 months a current Illinois Pesticide Applicator License.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and other Office365 applications required. Must demonstrate good administrative, leadership, communication, and human relations skills; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic. Position requires investigation/re-investigation under NERC (North American Electric Reliability Council) guidelines.
Additional Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$86,400.00 - $133,900.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

Wednesday February 26, 2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.