Supervisor, Vegetation Management - Oahu

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Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Applications will be screened based on the information provided; in order to assist us in determining qualifications, please upload a current resume and take some time to update your employment information, certifications, etc. The information will flow over to your profile.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P MV VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Department of the P OPERATIONS PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION:

Plans, directs, manages, and controls the functions and activities of HECO's system-wide vegetation management program to ensure cost-effective and safe service reliability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises, directs and monitors the functions and activities of the Vegetation Management Program and its personnel in the contracting and management of vegetation contract services and management of system-wide Vegetation Management Program (S/VMP).  This includes administrative functions such as preparing performance appraisals, conducting interviews, reviewing time cards, employee recognition, disciplinary action, and safety. 
• Implements the priorities for the program.  Helps develop, implements and administers program policies and procedures to support departmental and corporate policies/strategies.  Provides the internal and external communications leadership and is responsible for achieving Company goals and objectives for the program.  Helps develop and implements processes to measure and improve productivity of the VM program.
• Assists in the development, monitoring and analyzing program’s annual operating budget and data.  Implements processes, controls and audit trails to control contractor invoicing and forecasting of monthly/annual costs. 
• Able to serve as the Company’s representative in developing and maintaining relationships with community and government groups (Outdoor Circle, DLNR, City Parks, BWS, Community Associations, etc.)  Helps to provide oral and written testimony for legislative, PUC and other hearings.  Helps develops, implements, and conducts informational programs relating to HECO’s S/VMP for company employees, customers, the general public, and government
• Able to perform the duties of the System Arborist position as required.
• Assists in the facilitation of communications between Departments and Company work groups to foster teamwork and coordination.
• Helps to research, maintain and analyze economic and productivity data and develops, implements and evaluates alternative methods for line clearance and vegetation management.
• Responds to callouts and/or other emergencies.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering, business, forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, or related fields.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of construction contract administration, planning, management and negotiations, normally acquired through college-level courses or equivalent experience.
• Good working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.
• Thorough knowledge of electric utility transmission and distribution construction, maintenance and operations.
• Good working knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to construction and vegetation management activities
• Knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Good interpersonal skills to influence, motivate, and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issue.
• In-depth analytical and computational skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii driver’s license and HECO driver’s license in order to travel to various field sites to inspect and monitor operations.
• Must be willing and able to be transported by helicopter.

Experience Requirements

• Several (3-5) years experience in vegetation management functions, preferably utility vegetation management.
• Few years (1-2) of active, hands-on experience in tree trimming and care, preferred.
• Several (3-5) years experience of supervisory experience.

Role: Professional Supervisor 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Supervisor, Vegetation Management - Oahu [Req ID 10596] position is $89,100.00 to $113,700.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

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The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

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EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.
 

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email ATR@hawaiianelectric.com.