Two- or four-year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or related field; or four years of Utility Vegetation Management experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of two years of Utility Vegetation Management experience.
ISA Certified Arborist credential required.
Must reside in Placer or Nevada County or relocate within a reasonable distance within 90 days.
Supervisory experience in Utility Vegetation Management preferred.
Responsibilities
Support the Operations Manager in leading daily field operations and resource utilization.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and productivity targets.
Maintain a regular in-person presence with field teams across Northern California.
Assist in project start-ups and strategic initiatives with senior leadership.
Provide leadership and direction to field teams and supervisors.
Manage time and attendance approvals and performance expectations.
Serve as a liaison among field staff, corporate teams, and clients.
Benefits
Comprehensive employee training, including safety and driver training.
Opportunity for professional development and team leadership.
Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients and corporate partners.
Dynamic work environment across office, remote, and field settings.
Regular in-person interaction with teams, fostering collaboration.
Full Job Description
ACRT Pacific, LLC.
Full time Regular
Role Description
The Assistant Operations Manager reports to the designated Operations Manager at ACRT Pacific. This position plays a key role in supporting field operations across Northern California, with primary responsibility for supporting the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) contract. The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for assisting with the safe, high-quality, productive, and financially responsible execution across a complex regional operation and serves as a key connection between field teams, senior leadership, corporate partners, and the client. This position requires strong operational judgment, leadership, communication, and the ability to manage priorities across a geographically dispersed workforce.
**Candidates must live in Nevada, Placer or Yuba counties, or relocate within a reasonable distance as determined by Senior Operations**
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operations Leadership & Execution
Support the Operations Manager in leading daily field operations, including oversight of field teams and supervisors, workforce planning, scheduling, and resource utilization.
Ensure contract requirements, client expectations, safety standards, productivity targets, and quality requirements are consistently met.
Maintain regular in-person presence with teams throughout the Northern California area of responsibility.
Support project start-ups, new business implementation, and strategic initiatives in partnership with senior operations leadership.
People Leadership & Development
Provide leadership and direction to assigned field teams and supervisors under the direction of the Operations Manager.
Support in team development.
Manage time and attendance approvals and reinforce consistent performance and accountability expectations.
Support workforce planning, staffing needs, and employee development in partnership with senior operations leadership and corporate support teams.
Client, Financial & Business Management
Serve as a point of contact among field staff, corporate support teams, senior management, and the client.
Support Operations in the management of local budgets, profitability goals, resource planning, and operational performance metrics.
Prepare reports, presentations and analysis to support operations.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with client representatives, internal partners, and other stakeholders.
Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with applicable company policies, client requirements, safety standards, and legal or regulatory requirements.
Support emergency response and other operational needs in accordance with safety requirements, applicable law, and client expectations.
Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner and reinforce safe work practices across assigned operations.
Other Duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Two- or four-year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or a related field; or four (4) years of Utility Vegetation Management experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience: Minimum of three (2) years of Utility Vegetation Management experience.
Certification: ISA Certified Arborist credential required.
Location: Must live within the Placer or Nevada County area of responsibility or relocate within a reasonable distance, as determined by senior management, within 90 days.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience in Utility Vegetation Management; preferably 1 year.
Desired Skills:
Ability to learn and use company, client, or job-specific software systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with field employees, senior management, corporate partners, customers, and clients.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise sound judgment to make business decisions.
Ability to manage competing priorities across a geographically dispersed operation.
Knowledge of budgeting, profitability, resource planning, and operational performance management.
Employee Training
All employees are required to complete assigned company safety and driver training, as applicable to the position.
Office
This position works across office, remote, client, and field settings and is expected to maintain regular in-person presence with assigned teams throughout Northern California.
Additional:
Department & Division: Operations - ACRT Pacific
Exempt Status*: Exempt
Reports to**: Operations Manager
Works with Inside Company:
Field leadership & personnel
Corporate teams
Senior operations leadership
Works with Outside Company:
Clients, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders as necessary
Working Conditions:
Office, remote, client, and field environments.
Field visits may involve outdoor environments, varying weather conditions, and uneven terrain.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Provides direct operational leadership to assigned field teams and supervisors, including workforce planning, performance support, coaching, development, time and attendance oversight, and day-to-day accountability for operational execution.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds, including field equipment and water bags.
Must be able to walk for extended periods of time, including over uneven, rough, and/or sloped terrain.
Must be able to frequently stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while performing field duties.
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment when in field environments.
Travel Requirements:
Frequent regional travel is required, including travel multiple times per week and overnight travel when needed for team support, client meetings, project start-ups, and other business needs. Weekly in-person presence with assigned teams is expected.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $135,000-$141,000 annually.
*This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal/state/local laws, the employee may be classified as non-exempt.*
**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.**
