**Description** AMS is looking to add a **Work Planner** to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with AMS. Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Work Planner are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients. **WHAT WE OFFER:** + Industry competitive pay. + Company vehicle with a fuel card to take to and from home & work. + Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees). + 401K, vacation accrual, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service. + Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment. + Weekly paychecks and direct deposit. + Participation in the Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements). + Boot and clothing program (company funded). + Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications. **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** + Inspect and assess customer properties for trimming or removal of trees. + Secure clear rights-of-way for new electric line and pole construction. + Handle customer complaints related to scheduled trimming/removals and/or completed trimming/removals, including clean-up and property damage. + Record, organize, and document associated vegetation work for later trimming and removal by a tree crew. + Provide identified access routes onto and in ROW. + Plan herbicide work for specialty and herbicide tree vendors. + Plan aerial saw work. + May be asked to provide high-level cost and time estimates based on planned work. + Audit tree contractor’s work for compliance with utility’s specifications. + Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems. + Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public. + Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations. + Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:** + Must be able to read maps and identify tree species and growth rates. + Must be able to identify required removal and trimming work based on utility specifications. + Must be able to work alone, and outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain. + Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, and show attention to detail. + Must be able to adapt to change. + Must have basic computer skills. **WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:** + Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred. + Prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management or Forestry is preferred. + Prior experience in Herbicide and Aerial Saw planning is a plus. + Familiarity with GIS mapping programs is a plus. + Familiarity with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment. + Certified ISA Arborist is a plus. + Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus. **Benefits** We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment. **Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.** **An Equal Opportunity Employer.** **Please note:** + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._ + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._ **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.