Outdoor Vegetation Program Lead - ESOP & Field Leader

Eocene Environmental Group; San Francisco (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. in San Francisco seeks a Vegetation Program Lead to oversee field operations, lead vegetation management teams, and coordinate with utility partners for safe, compliant projects across diverse landscapes.

You will drive complex problem solving, process improvements, and contractor oversight, with emphasis on safety, training, and professional development in an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Team coordination

Project management

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Forestry / Arboriculture / Environmental Science

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. in San Francisco seeks a Vegetation Program Lead to oversee field operations, lead vegetation management teams, and coordinate with utility partners for safe, compliant projects across diverse landscapes.

You will drive complex problem solving, process improvements, and contractor oversight, with emphasis on safety, training, and professional development in an employee-owned company.