Outdoor Vegetation Program Lead – Field Operations & Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

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 manage field teams and coordinate with utility partners.

This outdoors-focused role will oversee vegetation management operations, ensure safety, and drive process improvements across projects nationwide. You will work from diverse environments—from city streets to remote forests—leading crews, responding to emergencies, and supporting managers with program direction and contractor performance in a dynamic, employee-owned

Qualifications

• Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Environmental Science.
• Leadership experience with PG&E contractor work practices (preferred).
• Experience with emergency response or hazard tree removal (preferred).
• Excellent communication and independent work skills.
• Able to work in rugged terrain and varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead vegetation management operations and contractor performance.
• Coordinate VM activities, scheduling, and process improvements.
• Assist PG&E representative and manage customer interactions.
• Support meetings, field visits, and project management tasks.
• Ensure on-site safety and report equipment conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Forestry/Arboriculture/Environmental Science degree

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Program Lead to manage field teams and coordinate with utility partners.

This outdoors-focused role will oversee vegetation management operations, ensure safety, and drive process improvements across projects nationwide. You will work from diverse environments—from city streets to remote forests—leading crews, responding to emergencies, and supporting managers with program direction and contractor performance in a dynamic, employee-owned