Eocene Environmental Group
• $87K — $97K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
COMPENSATION:$42.00- $47.00 per hour
**Must be Registered by the State of California as a professional forester in good standing.**
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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