Vegetation Program Lead

Position Announcement

POSITION: Vegetation Program Lead

TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION LOCATION: San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara Counties

WAGE RANGE: $40 - $45 plus $50 per day subsistence

DRG Pacific Services, a Davey Company, is a leader in the utility forestry consulting industry. We provide a wide range of program planning, natural resource, utility, GIS and remote sensing consulting services. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with major electric/gas utility system and address its forestry needs
• Support vegetation management operations and outside contractor work performance
• Execution of desired projects/reports
• Work independently to solve moderate to highly complex problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions, plans, and goals
• Perform lead duties for emergency response
• Support operations and work on process improvement initiatives, schedule, and coordination of vegetation management activities
• Communicate with landowners and agencies regarding work on or near their property
• Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Drive to be a project leader and DRG Pacific Services representative
• Strong planning and organizational skills; focused on delivering program results
• High level of ownership in one’s own work and the results of the program
• Desire to work daily with other contractors, DRG leadership and PG&E clients
• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented
• Possesses a high level of utility vegetation management and arboriculture knowledge

• Has ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, ISA Municipal Specialist, TRAQ Certified, CTSP, RPF, and other advanced industry certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• Four (4) years of job-related experience

• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
• Company Phone
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• Job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Employee Scholarship for AS degree in Environmental Management
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate if you live outside of the territory?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Utility Vegetation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vegetation Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forestry: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ISA Certified Arborist (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person