Vegetation Program Lead | Napa, CA

Eocene Environmental Group

$81K — $93K *
Napa, CA 94558In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license and clean MVR.
  • Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Leadership experience, familiar with PG&E contractor work practices (preferred).
  • Experience with emergency response or hazard tree removal (preferred).
  • ISA Certified Arborist (preferred).
  • Strong plant identification and invasive species knowledge.
  • Excellent communication and independent work skills.
  • Ability to work in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead vegetation management operations and contractor performance.
  • Solve complex problems independently and develop new process improvement approaches.
  • Coordinate and support vegetation management activities, including scheduling and monitoring.
  • Clarify expectations and program directions for contractor employees.
  • Assist with customer interactions, including complaints and access issues.
  • Support agency meetings and project management tasks.
  • Perform database analysis to identify and resolve operational issues.
  • Ensure safety practices are followed on-site and report equipment conditions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth within the organization.
  • Supportive work environment that emphasizes safety and compliance.
  • Engagement in meaningful work contributing to environmental management.
Full Job Description
COMPENSATION: $39.00 - $45.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
  • Lead vegetation management operations, contractor performance, project teams, and emergency response efforts in compliance with safety regulations and labor agreements.
  • Solve moderate to highly complex problems independently; develop new approaches to improve processes and outcomes.
  • Coordinate and support vegetation management (VM) activities, including scheduling, progress monitoring, and process improvement initiatives.
  • At the direction of the PG&E Representative clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees.
  • Assist with customer interactions, including complaints, refusals, and access issues, as directed by the Program Manager.
  • Support agency meetings, field visits, and project management tasks (routine and non-routine).
  • Perform database "sleuthing" to identify and resolve issues.
  • Provide support to Vegetation Management Inspectors (VMIs).
  • Ensure on-site safety practices are followed and report on equipment and vehicle conditions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by PG&E representatives or EOCW management.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid driver's license and clean MVR
  • Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Leadership experience and familiarity with PG&E contractor work practices (preferred)
  • Experience with emergency response or hazard tree removal (preferred)
  • ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)
  • 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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