Outdoor Vegetation Management Lead & QC Planner

Atlas Field Services; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Service in Texas seeks a Vegetation Management Lead Work Planner to oversee QC audits, inspections of rights-of-way, and hazard assessments. You’ll collaborate with clients and crews, ensure safety standards, and drive quality improvements in outdoor vegetation projects.

The role requires 3+ years in vegetation management/QC, ISA certifications (Arborist, TRAQ, Utility Specialist, BCMA preferred), and a strong ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Quality Control/Quality Assurance, UVM, forestry or related fields.
• 3+ years may be substituted by Associates degree as noted.
• ISA Arborist certification is required.
• Preferred TRAQ, ISA Utility Specialist, BCMA credentials.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI A300 and GO-95 where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct QC/QA audits of work performed by Work Planners to ensure specs and safety compliance.
• Inspect overhead lines to verify vegetation clearance and mitigation actions.
• Identify dead or hazardous trees and document risk assessments.
• Evaluate trees for hazard using TRAQ methods and record results.
• Document findings and enter data into client systems and reports.
• Audit Planner performance for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Communicate results with clients, contractors, landowners, and public.
• Support emergency response and storm assessments per safety protocols.
• Assist in line clearance projects and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote safety culture and work effectively outdoors.

Skills

Quality control

Tree risk assessment

Hazard assessment

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or closely related discipline

Associate degree or equivalent experience in lieu of required degree

Tools

GPS/navigation

Range finder

Data collection apps

ISA TRAQ

ISA Utility Specialist

BCMA

Job description

Atlas Field Service in Texas seeks a Vegetation Management Lead Work Planner to oversee QC audits, inspections of rights-of-way, and hazard assessments. You’ll collaborate with clients and crews, ensure safety standards, and drive quality improvements in outdoor vegetation projects.

The role requires 3+ years in vegetation management/QC, ISA certifications (Arborist, TRAQ, Utility Specialist, BCMA preferred), and a strong ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.