Field Vegetation Program Lead - ESOP & PTO

EOC Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Career development support

Company vehicle for work use

Generous PTO

Holidays

Workwear allowance

Wellness incentives

Health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Vegetation Program Lead to manage field teams and coordinate with utility partners across diverse landscapes, from city streets to remote forests.

You’ll lead vegetation management initiatives, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and effective contractor oversight. The role emphasizes problem solving, process improvement, and collaboration with PG&E representatives.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Plant identification

Hazard tree awareness

Education

Forestry / Arboriculture / Environmental Science degree

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Vegetation Program Lead to manage field teams and coordinate with utility partners across diverse landscapes, from city streets to remote forests.

You’ll lead vegetation management initiatives, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and effective contractor oversight. The role emphasizes problem solving, process improvement, and collaboration with PG&E representatives.