Vegetation Management Planner & QA Lead

Atlas Field Services, LLC; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Service is seeking a Vegetation Management Lead Work Planner to oversee quality control and risk assessments for vegetation projects, including tree risk and clearance inspections. The role involves collaborating with clients and contractors, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and supporting emergency response operations in outdoor environments.

The candidate should have ISA credentials, forestry/arboriculture background, and strong reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of specialized professional experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Utility Vegetation Management or closely related fields.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Active ISA Certified Arborist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control assessments and audits of vegetation management work to ensure compliance with specs, standards and safety regulations.
• Perform inspections of power lines and rights‑of‑way for clearance and mitigations.
• Identify and assess hazardous trees including formal risk evaluations where applicable.
• Inspect trees for hazard potential using TRAQ methodologies.
• Document findings, maintain records, and enter data into client systems.
• Audit Work Planner performance and provide feedback on quality and safety.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, landowners, and the public to communicate results and address concerns.
• Support emergency response and storm operations per safety protocols.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

UVM/Arboriculture

Tree risk assessment

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ

ISA Utility Specialist

BCMA

Technical reporting

Outdoor / field work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry/Arboriculture/Environmental Science

Equivalent experience in lieu of Associates

Tools

GPS/navigation

Mapping software

Data collection apps

Handheld computer

Range finder

Job description

Atlas Field Service is seeking a Vegetation Management Lead Work Planner to oversee quality control and risk assessments for vegetation projects, including tree risk and clearance inspections. The role involves collaborating with clients and contractors, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and supporting emergency response operations in outdoor environments.

The candidate should have ISA credentials, forestry/arboriculture background, and strong reporting skills.