Field Technician III - Central CA

ACRT Pacific; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ACRT Pacific seeks a Field Technician 3 to provide field oversight for the NRM Defensible Space program. You will lead inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management, with hands-on vegetation control tasks.

Proficiency in Maps+ and Field Maps is essential, along with GIS basics and strong communication. The role requires traveling within the assigned region, supervising contractors, and ensuring compliance with PG&E procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years' experience in Forestry or Vegetation Management.
• Senior level capable of inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management.
• Strong understanding of forestry and vegetation management; GIS basics.

Responsibilities

• Set up, implement, and manage projects.
• Inspect vegetation needs to ensure safe access and operations.
• Identify trees for removal; assess environmental protection measures on site.
• Supervise crews; ensure contractor safety and compliance.
• Collect field data and update GIS database; report progress and hazards.

Skills

Maps+ familiarity

Field Maps familiarity

GIS basics

Data entry

GPS device usage

Excel

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Role Description

This role shall provide field oversight support for the Natural Resources Management (NRM) Systemwide Program on the Defensible Space team. Senior level position capable of performing inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management. Familiarity with Maps+ and Field Maps applications. Field oversight support tasks include performing inspections of routine vegetation control and maintenance around facilities including assessments and oversight of brushing, string trimming, pesticide applications, and tree removals near PG&E assets including substations, non-linear gas facilities, telecom sites, service centers, and fee lands associated with those facilities in the field, completing desktop reviews of assigned inspection areas, field collecting spatial data within the approved GIS platform, completing inspection reports which include a clear, concise narrative description of current road conditions and suggested or prescribed work, photos, and maps, overseeing contractors performing construction and/or maintenance work, conducting safety engagements, and reporting any safety hazards, concerns, or conditions of nonconformance. These tasks will be assigned to the Field Technician by the Land Program Manager (LPM) assigned to the service territory. Field Technician 3 must be knowledgeable and capable of identifying and mitigating the inherent risks associated with field work, capable of working independently with minimal oversight, be able to communicate clearly and effectively to internal and external clients, maintain a professional standard of work and behavior, and provide complete deliverables in a timely manner. Field Technician 3 personnel are also responsible for ensuring that they themselves and the contractors they are overseeing are adhering to applicable PG&E Procedures and Standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Project setup, implementation, and management.
• Contractor shall: Develop project scope of work, coordinate with agencies, and procure pricing from vendors.
• Inspect for vegetation needs that promote the safe access, safe operations, maintenance, and fuel reduction.
• Assess, identify, map and mark trees that are dead, dying, hazardous, or operational conflicts for removal.
• Conduct required environmental review and provide professional advice for the required protection measures on site.
• Provide onsite supervision of crews performing vegetation control and property management work including, but not limited to, the supervision and oversight of project execution and Contractor safety performance.
• Provide professional guidance to crews and maintain compliance with laws, regulations, permits, and ERTCs.
• Observe and report on the following items: Crew progress, safety issues, resources used and hours worked, effectiveness of applications or treatments performed at various sites, and environmental impacts.
• Collect data of work performed by the crew and update electronic database.
• Consult with PG&E personnel to resolve any environmental, customer, or project specific issues.
• Confirm that projects have proper environmental permits or documents.
• Consult with agencies regarding permitting, required notifications, meetings, and other project specific requirements.
• Oversee projects to ensure the scope of work is complete.
• Coordinate with PCA for all pesticide applications to ensure compliance and to obtain a Pest Control Recommendation.
• Coordinate projects with vendors including job walks and identifying safety issues.
• Identify property owners and secure written permission from such property owners to perform work when requested by PG&E.
• Confirm and update all Identifications, classifications, flag and mark all watercourses, riparian areas, wet areas, springs, meadows, or other environmentally sensitive areas.
• All boundaries shall be established with paint and flagging as directed by PG&E.
• Field visits of active project construction or maintenance work.
• Reporting any safety hazards, concerns, or conditions of nonconformance associated with active project work.

Requirements

• Field Technician 3 Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or related field or meets minimum years of experience.
• 5 years\' experience in Forestry or related field or Vegetation Management.
• Senior level position capable of performing/leading inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management.
• Must have a strong understanding of forestry and vegetation management and basic knowledge of GIS applications.
• Reviews, accepts, coordinates and facilitates tasks given by PG&E LPM\'s with minimal oversight by PG&E.
• This position is a self-starter capable of recognizing day-to-day tasks in advance and working cross functionally to accomplish them.
• Possess a valid driver\'s license.
• Minimum age of 21.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: ISA certification, TRAQ, OSHA30, Bachelor\'s degree in Forestry.

Desired Skills

• Experience leading the support of vegetation, rodent, and property management activities.
• Data entry and synthesis.
• Able to operate a GPS collection device.
• Proficient with Maps+ and Field Maps applications.
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (Look-ups, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions.

Physical Requirements

• Never: 0 hours
• Occasionally: up to 3 hours
• Frequently 3-6 hours
• Constantly 6-8+ hours
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Walking: Constantly
• Standing: Frequently
• Bending (neck): Constantly
• Bending (waist): Frequently
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Twisting (neck): Frequently
• Twisting (waist): Frequently
• Hand Use: Dominant hand Right/left: Constantly
• Repetitive use required?: Yes
• Simple grasping (right hand): Frequently
• Simple grasping (left hand): Frequently
• Power grasping (right hand): Occasionally
• Power grasping (left hand): Occasionally
• Fine Manipulation (right hand): Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (left hand): Frequently
• Pushing & Pulling (right hand): Occasionally
• Pushing & Pulling (left hand): Occasionally
• Reaching (above shoulder level): Occasionally
• Reaching (below shoulder level): Occasionally
• Lifting: 0-5 lbs.: Constantly
• 6-10 lbs.: Constantly
• 11-25 lbs.: Occasionally
• 26-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 51-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• 76-100 lbs.: Never
• 100 + lbs.: Never
• Carrying: 0-5 lbs. Constantly
• 6-10 lbs.: Constantly
• 11-25 lbs.: Occasionally
• 26-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• 51-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• 76-100 lbs.: Never
• 100 + lbs.: Never

Travel Requirements

• 50% - 75% within assigned Region

Department & Division

Natural Resource Management (NRM) – Defensible Space Program

Exempt Status

Non Exempt

Reports To

PG&E Land Program Manager and ACRT Pacific Operations Manager

Works with Inside Company

Operations Managers Internal Corporate Teams Field leadership & personnel

Works with Outside Company

Consultants and vendors as necessary

Working Conditions

Primarily work in the field (mostly rural, rugged and mountainous locations) and some office work.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Pacific salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible. Salary Range Transparency: For applicants residing in California, the salary for this role is $43.33 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\'s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)