Vegetation Program Lead | Santa Cruz, CA

Eocene Environmental Group

$81K — $93K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Degree or relevant experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Environmental Science
  • Leadership experience preferred, particularly with PG&E contractor work practices
  • Experience in emergency response or hazard tree removal preferred
  • ISA Certified Arborist designation preferred
  • Strong knowledge of plant identification and invasive species
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
  • Able to navigate rugged terrain and work in various weather conditions

Responsibilities

  • Lead vegetation management operations and contractor performance
  • Solve complex problems independently and develop process improvements
  • Coordinate VM activities, including scheduling and progress monitoring
  • Clarify program expectations for contractor employees as directed by PG&E
  • Handle customer interactions related to complaints and access issues
  • Support agency meetings, field visits, and project management
  • Conduct database investigations to identify and resolve issues
  • Assist Vegetation Management Inspectors and ensure safety practices are followed

Benefits

  • Opportunity to grow within the organization
  • Hands-on experience in vegetation management operations
  • Engagement in emergency response efforts
  • Support from a team committed to safety and excellence
  • Involvement in important environmental and community-focused initiatives
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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