Vegetation Program Lead – Central Coast

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California is seeking a vegetation management supervisor to lead contractor teams, oversee project plans, and coordinate emergency response in compliance with safety regulations and labor agreements.

You will solve complex problems independently, drive process improvements, manage scheduling and field progress, and maintain clear communication with customers, inspectors, and program managers, with occasional travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Leadership experience and familiarity with PG&E contractor work practices preferred
• Experience with emergency response or hazard tree removal preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred
• Strong plant identification and invasive species knowledge
• Excellent communication and independent work skills
• Comfortable working in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions
• Willingness to travel overnight, potentially up to 75% of work time for certain assignments

Responsibilities

• Lead vegetation management operations, contractor performance, project teams, and emergency response per safety regulations.
• Solve moderate to highly complex problems independently and develop new process improvements.
• Coordinate and support vegetation management activities, including scheduling, progress monitoring, and process improvements.
• Clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees at the PG&E Representative's direction.
• Assist with customer interactions, including complaints, refusals, and access issues, as directed by the Program Manager.
• Support agency meetings, field visits, and routine and non-routine project management tasks.
• Perform database sleuthing to identify and resolve issues.
• Provide support to Vegetation Management Inspectors.
• 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

Vegetation Management

Project Management

Process Improvement

Database Sleuthing

Hazard Tree Removal

Safety Compliance

Contractor Performance Management

Scheduling

Progress Monitoring

Invasive Species Knowledge

Leadership Experience

Excellent Communication

Independent Work

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or related field

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

• 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 and develop new approaches to improve processes and outcomes
• Coordinate and support vegetation management activities, including scheduling, progress monitoring, and process improvement initiatives
• Clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees at the direction of the PG&E Representative
• Assist with customer interactions, including complaints, refusals, and access issues, as directed by the Program Manager
• Support agency meetings, field visits, and routine and non-routine project management tasks
• Perform database sleuthing to identify and resolve issues
• Provide support to Vegetation Management Inspectors
• 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

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
• Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Leadership experience and familiarity with PG&E contractor work practices preferred
• Experience with emergency response or hazard tree removal preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred
• Strong plant identification and invasive species knowledge
• Excellent communication and independent work skills
• Comfortable working in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions
• Willingness to travel overnight, potentially up to 75% of work time for certain assignments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management operations, including contractor performance oversight and emergency response, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to manage customer interactions and support project management tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vegetation Management Operations
• ISA Certified Arborist
• Emergency Response Experience
• Plant Identification Skills
• Leadership Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vegetation Management
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Database Sleuthing
• Hazard Tree Removal
• Safety Compliance
• Contractor Performance Management
• Scheduling
• Progress Monitoring
• Invasive Species Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Independent Work Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• ISA Certified Arborist

Industry Keywords

• Forestry
• Arboriculture
• Environmental Science
• PG&E Contractor Work Practices
• Rugged Terrain Work