Outdoor Vegetation Program Lead — Field Team Leader

Eocene Environmental Group; Napa (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 PTO & Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Program Lead to oversee field operations and lead teams across diverse landscapes in the Napa region. You will coordinate with utility partners and help shape sustainable right-of-way practices to protect communities and ecosystems.

We offer an ESOP, professional certification reimbursement, a company vehicle for work, generous PTO, holiday coverage, and wellness and health benefits as part of our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Leadership experience and familiarity with PG&E contractor work practices (preferred).
• ISA Certified Arborist (preferred).
• Strong plant ID and invasive species knowledge.

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.
• 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

Plant ID

Invasive species knowledge

Education

Degree in Forestry or related field

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Program Lead to oversee field operations and lead teams across diverse landscapes in the Napa region. You will coordinate with utility partners and help shape sustainable right-of-way practices to protect communities and ecosystems.

We offer an ESOP, professional certification reimbursement, a company vehicle for work, generous PTO, holiday coverage, and wellness and health benefits as part of our employee-owned culture.