Senior Vegetation Management Quality & Planning Lead

Atlas Field Services, LLC; Longview (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Service is seeking a Vegetation Management Lead Work Planner to oversee QC/QA for vegetation programs, inspect rights-of-way, assess hazard trees, and coordinate with clients and contractors. The role emphasizes safety, strong communication, and outdoor field work in varied environments.

You will document findings, support emergency responses, and contribute to program improvements while maintaining meticulous records and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of specialized professional experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Utility Vegetation Management (UVM), forestry, utility arboriculture, electric utility vegetation projects, pre-inspections, tree risk assessment, or closely related fields.
• 3+ years of equivalent experience required in lieu of Associates degree.
• Active ISA Certified Arborist certification required.
• Strongly preferred certifications/qualifications: TRAQ, ISA Utility Specialist, BCMA.
• Advanced knowledge of tree identification, arboricultural practices, utility vegetation management standards (e.g., ANSI A300, GO-95 compliance where applicable), hazard tree evaluation, and integrated vegetation management principles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and professional representation of the client.
• Proven ability to multitask, solve complex problems independently, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and work productively in variable outdoor conditions.
• Proficiency with technology, including smartphones, tablets, GPS/navigation, mapping software, data collection apps, and basic computer systems for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed quality control assessments and audits of pre-inspection, tree-trimming, and vegetation management work performed by Work Planners to ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, safety regulations, and utility program requirements.
• Perform comprehensive inspections of overhead power lines and rights-of-way to verify proper vegetation clearance, identify non-compliant conditions, and recommend proper mitigation or corrective actions.
• Accurately identify and assess dead, dying, hazardous, or high-risk trees affected by drought, disease, structural defects, or other environmental factors, including formal tree risk evaluations where applicable.
• Inspect and evaluate trees for hazard or danger potential using industry-recognized methods (e.g., TRAQ methodologies).
• Document findings, compile detailed reports, and maintain accurate records for the client’s vegetation management program, including data entry into utility systems or databases.
• Audit Work Planner performance for adherence to specifications, work quality, safety practices, and regulatory compliance; provide constructive feedback and elevate issues as needed.
• Collaborate daily with clients, contractors, landowners, stakeholders, and the public to communicate assessment results, address concerns, resolve conflicts, and promote positive public relations.
• Support emergency and storm response operations, including rapid assessments, hazard mitigation, and coordination in accordance with safety protocols, laws, and utility guidelines.
• Assist in miscellaneous line clearance projects, program improvements, and quality assurance initiatives as assigned.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture while working independently or in teams in challenging outdoor environments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Spreadsheets

Outdoor field work

Safety compliance

Data entry / reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources

ISA Certified Arborist certification

TRAQ

ISA Utility Specialist certification

BCMA

Associates degree (in lieu of experience)

Tools

GPS/navigation

Mapping software

Data collection apps

Smartphones/Tablets

Job description

Atlas Field Service is seeking a Vegetation Management Lead Work Planner to oversee QC/QA for vegetation programs, inspect rights-of-way, assess hazard trees, and coordinate with clients and contractors. The role emphasizes safety, strong communication, and outdoor field work in varied environments.

You will document findings, support emergency responses, and contribute to program improvements while maintaining meticulous records and compliance with industry standards.