Outdoor Vegetation Program Lead — ESOP & Field Ops

Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Career development reimbursement

Company vehicle

Generous PTO

Holidays schedule

Workwear allowance

Wellness reimbursement

Health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Program Lead to oversee field teams, coordinate with utility partners, and advance sustainable right-of-way practices across outdoor settings in California.

This role blends leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship in support of PG&E projects. You will lead vegetation management operations, manage contractor performance, handle scheduling and field investigations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards while

Qualifications

• 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 identification and invasive species knowledge.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.
• 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 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

Independent work

Field operations coordination

Emergency response experience

Education

Degree in Forestry/Arboriculture/Environmental Science

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Program Lead to oversee field teams, coordinate with utility partners, and advance sustainable right-of-way practices across outdoor settings in California.

This role blends leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship in support of PG&E projects. You will lead vegetation management operations, manage contractor performance, handle scheduling and field investigations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards while