Vegetation Program Lead | Ukiah, CA

Eocene Environmental Group

$81K — $93K *
Ukiah, CA 95482In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead vegetation management operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Coordinate and monitor vegetation management activities and improvements
  • Clarify program expectations and direction for contractor employees as directed
  • Assist with customer complaints and access issues under Program Manager guidance
  • Support project management tasks and facilitate agency meetings and field visits
  • Conduct detailed database investigations to identify and resolve issues
  • Provide support to Vegetation Management Inspectors

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
  • Inclusive work environment that values diversity
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that impact the community
  • Collaboration with a leading utility company
  • Potential for hands-on experience in vegetation management operations and safety practices
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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