Vegetation Supervisor

About Ameren Services (B&CS) Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment. 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 & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​ About The Position The Vegetation Supervisor is responsible for the field administration of contracts with external contractors and crews for distribution system vegetation management activities and other areas as assigned. Key responsibilities include: ● Supervise, direct, coordinate, and appraise Ameren and external contractor personnel in landscaping planting, maintenance, and electric substation cleaning. ● Establish and ensure continuity of effective safety programs and compliance with regulations regarding pesticide application. ● Supervise, direct, coordinate, and appraise personnel in the office and clerical roles. ● 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. ● Assure safety, productivity, and distribution system reliability performance that optimize expenditures and deliver expected business results. ● Perform field investigations, answer related customer calls/requests and trouble reports, and record all pertinent information. ● Respond to after-hours requests and manage tree crews engaged in storm restoration work.

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree in Vegetation related field with three years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, a High school diploma with five or more years of experience in Forestry/Horticulture with knowledge of overhead construction and operations required. Successful applicant will be required to obtain International Society of Arboriculture Arborist Certification within one year of acceptance of Vegetation Management Supervisor position. In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Successful applicant must sign agreement stating that they will gain ISA certification within one year of accepting supervisor position. Ameren Vegetation Supervisors should maintain their arborists’ certification as long as they are employed as an Ameren Vegetation Supervisor. Good leadership, decision-making, communication and human relations skills, particularly relating to customer relations is required. District assignments may require relocation. This position will require the use of a personal vehicle. Also required is computer skills in Excel, Word, OAS and other applications.

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates. For geographic area of responsibility, ensure compliance with Missouri Public Service Commission Vegetation Standards as described in 4 CSR 240-23.030 Electrical Corporation Vegetation Management Standards including Public Notifications, Technical Standards and Clearances, Cycle Compliance.

Range: $88,500.00 - $137,200.00 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