Field Vegetation Program Lead — ESOP Growth & Impact

Eocene Environmental Group; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous Paid Time Off

Recognized Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Program Lead to oversee field teams and safety-compliant vegetation management operations across diverse landscapes in California.

The role focuses on coordinating with utility partners to maintain safe and efficient right-of-way practices and to advance company-wide vegetation standards. You will lead projects, mentor crews, and drive continuous improvement in field performance, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead vegetation management operations, contractor performance, project teams, and emergency response efforts in safety-regulated environments.
• Solve moderate to complex problems independently and improve processes.
• Coordinate VM activities including scheduling, progress monitoring, and improvements.
• Clarify expectations for contractor employees with PG&E representatives.
• Assist with customer interactions and access issues as directed.
• Support agency meetings, field visits, and project management tasks.
• Perform database troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
• Provide support to Vegetation Management Inspectors.
• Ensure on-site safety practices and report equipment conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by PG&E or EOCW.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Plant ID & invasive species knowledge

Comfortable in rugged terrain

Education

Degree in Forestry/Arboriculture/Environmental Science

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Program Lead to oversee field teams and safety-compliant vegetation management operations across diverse landscapes in California.

The role focuses on coordinating with utility partners to maintain safe and efficient right-of-way practices and to advance company-wide vegetation standards. You will lead projects, mentor crews, and drive continuous improvement in field performance, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting a