Certified Arborist - Vegetation Management Field Auditor

Paxon Energy and Infrastructure Services

$89K — $97K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Authorized to work in the US with a willingness to travel
  • Certified Arborist through ISA, ASCA, or as a Certified/Degreed Forester
  • Licensed or certified in Vegetation Management, Forestry, or Arboriculture
  • Minimum of two years' experience in vegetation management for utility rights of way
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
  • Familiarity with vegetation management contractor practices and arboricultural techniques

Responsibilities

  • Audit ongoing and completed vegetation management jobs for compliance with standards
  • Obtain property owner permissions before tree removal work starts
  • Notify Client's Representative of any issues obtaining permissions or permits
  • Supervise tree replacement and high production seedling planting activities
  • Perform emergency or storm-related tree work as required, ensuring readiness within 24 hours

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401K plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Additional benefits offered as part of the employment package
Full Job Description
Certified Arborist - Vegetation Management Field Auditor

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Employee

LOCATION: These positions will be on-site throughout California, primarily in the Oakland area; no relocation assistance is available for this position.

COMPENSATION: $43 - $47 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY: Our Certified Arborists will be responsible for assisting our client with conducting audits to assess completed work and facilities.

What you will be responsible for: (Disclaimer: The lists below are not all inclusive)
  • Audit on-going and completed vegetation management jobs in the field to ensure compliance with the job requirements and approved tree removal and pruning standards. Post-audit forms shall be filled out indicating the adequacy of the vegetation management work completed. Post-audit forms are to be forwarded to the appropriate Client Representative.
  • Secure the permission of each property owner before the vegetation management contractor commences tree removal work on any property for which Client does not already have removal rights. If the removal rights are not known or are unclear, then the QAVMFA shall obtain Permission prior to the removal of any tree.
  • Promptly inform Client's Representative in writing of each instance in which QAVMFA is unable to obtain Permission or permits.
  • Supervise individual tree replacement and high production seedling planting activities ensuring proper tree is chosen for site and planting techniques comply with ISA standards.
  • As deemed necessary by Client's Representative, the QAVMFA may be required to perform emergency or storm related tree work at any time. If required to perform such emergency or storm related work, QAVMFA shall ensure that all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform such work shall be available within twenty-four (24) hours of Client's notification to QAVMFA that such work is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

You must have the following: (Minimum)
  • Authorized to work in the US and willingness to travel
  • Certified Arborist through (ISA, ASCA or Certified or Degreed Forester)
  • Licensed, Registered and/or Certified in Vegetation Management, Forestry, or Arboriculture
  • Two years' experience working on vegetation management issues for utility rights of way
  • Strong organizational/time management skills
  • Excellent communication both verbal and written with attention to detail
  • Be familiar with vegetation management contractors' work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices, Client's specification or other requirements as directed by Client, and government agency requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention
  • Complete Quality profiled training with the applicable timelines as directed by Client.

BENEFITS: Paxon offers a comprehensive package of Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, and many more!

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