Registered Professional Forester | Stockton/Merced/Fresno, CA

Eocene Environmental Group

$87K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Professional Forester in good standing with the State of California
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Minimum two years’ experience in hazard tree removal along utility rights of way
  • Familiarity with vegetation management contractor work practices
  • Strong knowledge of plant identification and invasive species
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
  • Comfortable navigating rugged terrains and varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with property owners, contractors, and public agencies for vegetation management work
  • Conduct pre-inspections and post-audits to assess tree hazards and compliance
  • Support emergency response efforts by ensuring readiness of resources within 24 hours
  • Provide forestry advice for optimizing productivity on PG&E timberlands
  • Assist in planning timber harvests and preparing necessary documentation for CALFIRE approval
  • Monitor logging contractors for regulatory adherence and compile reports
  • Supervise tree replacement projects, maintaining compliance with ISA standards

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Hands-on experience in diverse outdoor settings
  • Engagement with various public and private sector agencies
  • Flexible working environment focused on fieldwork
  • Collaborative teamwork with skilled professionals in the forestry sector
Full Job Description

COMPENSATION:$42.00- $47.00 per hour

**Must be Registered by the State of California as a professional forester in good standing.**

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS. LEAD WITH PURPOSE. GROW YOUR CAREER.

As a Registered Professional Forester, your office is the great outdoors—from city streets to remote forests. You’ll lead field teams, coordinate with utility partners, and help shape sustainable right-of-way practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

  • Coordinate with property owners, contractors, and public agencies for vegetation management (VM) work,including securing permits and permissions when required

  • Conduct pre-inspections, post-audits, and field inspections to assess vegetation hazards, job requirements, and compliance with tree removal/pruning standards.

  • Support emergency and storm response efforts as directed by PG&E, ensuring availability of labor, equipment, and materials within 24 hours.

  • Provide professional forestry advice regarding PG&E timberlands to optimize productivity, including tree valuation, risk assessment, and hazard tree removal involving commercial timber.

  • Assist in planning and organizing timber harvests; complete required documents (THP, Emergency THP, Exemptions, Conversions) for CALFIRE approval.

  • Perform CALFIRE and agency pre-inspections, timber marking, and guide field technicians to ensure compliance with silvicultural prescriptions and USFS standards.

  • Monitor and audit logging contractors for adherence to contracts and regulations; submit reports using standard documentation (e.g., Timber Sale Inspection Agreement).

  • Conduct timber inventory and appraisals as directed by PG&E Foresters using approved sampling methods.

  • Maintain relationships with agencies such as CALTRANS, CALFIRE, USFS, and BLM.

  • Act as liaison with local PG&E personnel, promptly report permitting or access issues, and resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.

  • Supervise tree replacement and seedling planting projects, ensuring compliance with ISA standards.

  • Promote and enforce job site safety practices; maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by PG&Eand Eocene Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid driver’s license and clean MVR

  • Registered by the State of California as a professional forester in good standing.

  • Two (2) years’ experience in hazard tree removal projects along utility rights of way(preferred).

  • Two weeks of overnight travel expected per year

  • Familiar with vegetation management contractors’ work practices, proper arboricultural techniquesand practices, and government agency requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention.

  • Strong plant ID and invasive species knowledge

  • Excellent communication and independent work skills

  • Comfortable working in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions

Ready to grow your career with Eocene? Apply today and help us share the future of Utility Vegetation Management.

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