Senior Vegetation Management Inspector, EA

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

• 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 public, contractor, and employee 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 tree 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 applicable 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 newly identified Idle and Private Lines
• Report to the Operations Manager and monitor work group progress

Requirements

• Must reside within 50 miles of Grass Valley, CA
• High School diploma or GED
• Must maintain a Class C driver’s license
• One of the following experience levels: five years as a tree crew climber/tree crew foreman with at least two years of line clearance certification; five years as a Vegetation Management Inspector and Certified Arborist; five years as a Registered Professional Forester; five years as a Utility Inspector or higher classification with at least one year of vegetation management experience; or four years of military service with honorable discharge and at least one additional year of vegetation management inspection experience and PG&E Representative approval
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
• Experience with data collection devices and GIS software desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work varied and rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Flexible schedule with availability nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to read and follow maps
• Ability to learn company- or job-specific software systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety overview, to be completed within six months of start date
• CTSP or Certified Arborist certification with TRAQ certificate, to be completed within six months of test eligibility
• 911 Standby training, QA/QC working knowledge, and computer training, to be completed within one month of start date
• All hires subject to approval by PG&E representative

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Vegetation Management, including tree inspection, clearance planning, and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in data collection and reporting, with strong communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vegetation Management Inspection
• Tree Clearance Planning
• Certified Arborist
• GIS Software Experience
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Tree Inspection
• Data Collection
• Compliance Auditing
• Tree Pruning
• Hazard Assessment
• Documentation Management
• Performance Monitoring
• Scheduling Approval
• Emergency Response
• Map Reading

Soft Skills

• Strong Verbal Communication
• Strong Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Team Coordination
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• Class C Driver's License
• CTSP Certification
• TRAQ Certificate
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Industry Keywords

• Vegetation Management
• Tree Crew Climber
• Utility Inspector
• Public Safety
• Compliance Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• GIS Software
• Data Collection Devices
• PG&E VMDSRs