Certified Arborist - Vegetation Management Field Auditor

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure Inc. is seeking a Certified Arborist for on-site roles in California, particularly Oakland. The position involves conducting audits of vegetation management jobs and ensuring compliance with standards. Applicants should be certified and have two years of experience in vegetation management.

Paxon offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and life insurance. Join a diverse team committed to equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US and willing to travel.
• Two years of experience in vegetation management for utility rights of way.
• Must complete quality profiled training as directed by the Client.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits on vegetation management jobs to ensure compliance.
• Supervise tree replacement and emergency tree work as needed.
• Ensure permission for tree removal is obtained from property owners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Vegetation management knowledge

Tree planting techniques

Education

Certified Arborist through ISA or equivalent

Licensed in Vegetation Management or Arboriculture

Job description

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Full Time Oakland, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1057

Salary Range: $43.00 To $47.00 Hourly

Job Type

Full-Time Employee

Location

These positions will be on-site throughout California, primarily in the Oakland area; no relocation assistance is available for this position.

Position Summary

Our Certified Arborists will be responsible for assisting our client with conducting audits to assess completed work and facilities.

What you will be responsible for

• Audit on-going and completed vegetation management jobs in the field to ensure compliance with the job requirements and approved tree removal and pruning standards. Post-audit forms shall be filled out indicating the adequacy of the vegetation management work completed. Post-audit forms are to be forwarded to the appropriate Client Representative.
• Secure the permission of each property owner before the vegetation management contractor commences tree removal work on any property for which Client does not already have removal rights. If the removal rights are not known or are unclear, then the QAVMFA shall obtain Permission prior to the removal of any tree.
• Promptly inform Client’s Representative in writing of each instance in which QAVMFA is unable to obtain Permission or permits.
• Supervise individual tree replacement and high production seedling planting activities ensuring proper tree is chosen for site and planting techniques comply with ISA standards.
• As deemed necessary by Client's Representative, the QAVMFA may be required to perform emergency or storm related tree work at any time. If required to perform such emergency or storm related work, QAVMFA shall ensure that all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform such work shall be available within twenty-four (24) hours of Client's notification to QAVMFA that such work is required.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the US and willingness to travel
• Certified Arborist through ISA, ASCA or Certified or Degreed Forester
• Licensed, Registered and/or Certified in Vegetation Management, Forestry, or Arboriculture
• Two years’ experience working on vegetation management issues for utility rights of way
• Excellent communication both verbal and written with attention to detail
• Be familiar with vegetation management contractors’ work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices, Client’s specification or other requirements as directed by Client, and government agency requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention
• Complete Quality profiled training with the applicable timelines as directed by Client.

Benefits

Paxon offers a comprehensive package of Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, and many more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure LLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.