Senior Vegetation Inspector & Field Operations Lead

Jobtailor; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Vegetation Management Inspector in Grass Valley, CA to support vegetation management efforts, inspect and audit contractor work, and coordinate clearance crews. The role requires safety compliance, data collection, and effective communication with clients, crews, and agencies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in vegetation management, GIS, and documentation, with availability for varied schedules and the ability to work in rugged terrain.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CTSP, TRAQ, OSHA 30 certifications encouraged.
• Experience with GIS software and data collection devices preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support Vegetation Management Inspectors as assigned.
• Perform inspections, audits, and contractor performance monitoring.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned tree clearance crews.
• Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, customers, public agencies, and PG&E contractors.
• Resolve field obstacles and manage time and expenses to minimize rework and improve quality.
• Manage daily activities, verify work scope, equipment use, and documentation.
• Approve scheduling and scope changes with PG&E representative approval.
• Promote and document safety, including Safety Observations and Good Catches.
• Audit VMI work for compliance, field quality, and data integrity.
• Assist with training and onboarding of VM Inspectors.
• Support PG&E Work Verification activities.
• Patrol distribution and transmission circuits and prescribe pruning, removal, and clearance work.
• Assess trees for failure likelihood, hazards, and required trim or removal.
• Ensure compliance with PG&E standards, permits, safety requirements, and laws.
• Run reports and update data in PG&E VMDSRs.
• Assist with outage, fire, incident, and customer claims investigations.
• Support the local Operational Emergency Center as Vegetation Resource Coordinator when required.
• Respond to emergencies according to safety requirements, laws, regulations, and labor agreements.
• Maintain patrol documentation and identify Idle and Private Lines.
• Report to the Operations Manager and monitor work group progress.

Skills

Tree Inspection

Data Collection

Compliance Auditing

Tree Pruning

Hazard Assessment

Documentation Management

Performance Monitoring

Scheduling Approval

Emergency Response

Map Reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSHA 30-hour Certification

CTSP Certification

TRAQ Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS Software

Data Collection Devices

PG&E VMDSRs

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Vegetation Management Inspector in Grass Valley, CA to support vegetation management efforts, inspect and audit contractor work, and coordinate clearance crews. The role requires safety compliance, data collection, and effective communication with clients, crews, and agencies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in vegetation management, GIS, and documentation, with availability for varied schedules and the ability to work in rugged terrain.