Assoc Vegetation Management Program Manager/Vegetation Management Program Manager (Various Locations) at Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC

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Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. *Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy* The Assoc Vegetation Management Program Manager or Vegetation Management Program Manager positions will be located throughout Duke Energy's Carolinas West region. The exact location will be determined based on business needs at the time of offer. Locations are subject to change. Relocation will be entirely at your own expense. In the next section, you will be able to select your preferred location and your second preferred location. We are hiring for three positions . The selected candidate will be assigned to one of the locations listed below. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs. The Locations are as follows: We are looking to hire at the following Ops Centers: Spartanburg, SC Ops Center 580 Mount Pleasant Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307 Duncan, SC Ops Center 808 Duncan Reidville Rd Duncan, SC 29334 We are looking to hire at the following Ops Centers: Gastonia Ops Center 120 Duke Power Dr Dallas, NC 28034 Little Rock Ops Center 6325 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte, NC 28214 Newell Ops Center 2530 E W.T. Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC 28213 We are looking to hire at the following Ops Centers: N Wilkesboro Ops Center 1111 2nd St N Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Elikin Ops Center 461 Winston Road Jonesville, NC 28642 Lewisville Ops Center 500 Utility Dr Clemmons, NC 27012 This is the entry level of the Vegetation Management (VM) classification hierarchy. Employees at this entry level have responsibility for contractor management and oversight with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. Manages IVM programs including multi circuit planned maintenance, system level herbicide applications, reactive customer requested work and hazard tree programs to drive overall program strategy of improved customer reliability and regulatory compliance as applicable Strategic focus: Coordinates highly visible community sensitive VM projects with support and oversight from Management and other VM personnel Assists internal engineering and VM personnel to strategically improve system reliability Assists local operation and maintenance personnel to address local system needs being impacted by vegetation. Supports as needed VM organization and regulatory teams to manage customer relations from a state regulatory basis. DVMP/TVMP Annual Planning Develop vegetation management work plan and associated budget for respective T or D Maintenance area/zone in collaboration with other VM Specialists, System Forester and Manager. Work with System Forester and Manager to assure that work plan is in compliance with Federal and Stated T&D vegetation management standards and regulatory requirements. General Contract Management Monitor the performance of contract resources to assure safe work practices, vegetation management procedures/standards adherence, and productivity consistent with Duke Energy Expectations. Lead role for area VM crews during emergency storm operations. Works independently on complex issues. Applying advanced knowledge and problem solving skills to wide-ranging issues. Integrates industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making. Cus