Vegetation Program Lead: Emergency Response & Oversight

Jobtailor; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a lead for vegetation management operations in California. The role oversees contractor performance, emergency response coordination, and safety compliance, while solving complex problems and improving processes.

You will work with PG&E representatives to guide contractor activities, handle customer interactions, and participate in agency meetings and field visits. Strong leadership and plant identification skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Leadership experience and familiarity with PG&E contractor work practices preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred.
• Excellent communication and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead vegetation management operations, contractor performance, and emergency response.
• Solve moderate to highly complex problems independently and develop new approaches to improve processes.
• Coordinate scheduling, progress monitoring, and process improvements.
• Clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees at PG&E direction.
• Assist with customer interactions, including complaints and access issues.
• Support agency meetings, field visits, and routine project management tasks.
• Perform database sleuthing to identify and resolve issues.
• Provide support to Vegetation Management Inspectors and ensure safety on-site.

Skills

Vegetation Management

Emergency Response

ISA Arborist

Plant Identification

Leadership

Contractor Oversight

Education

Forestry/Arboriculture degree or experience

Tools

Database Sleuthing

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a lead for vegetation management operations in California. The role oversees contractor performance, emergency response coordination, and safety compliance, while solving complex problems and improving processes.

You will work with PG&E representatives to guide contractor activities, handle customer interactions, and participate in agency meetings and field visits. Strong leadership and plant identification skills are essential.