Requisition ID # 155133
Job Category: Project / Program Management
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Operations - Other
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: Placerville
Department Overview
Position Summary
The Vegetation Program Manager oversees Vegetation Management
operations, ensuring electric system safety, reliability and regulatory
compliance with state and federal rules. The incumbent may also serve
as a subject matter expert and provide guidance and education or
influence leaders in the industry (PG&E, other utilities or other
decision makers) on regulatory issues and program strategies. Leads
team within a specific geographic area of operations, including, direct
oversight of inspection and tree contractor personnel. Works with
customers and public entities to monitor and manage vegetation
proximity to PG&E assets to contribute to system reliability and safety
objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Contributes to implementation and creation of new concepts, processes and ideas to further vegetation management program advancement.Oversees in-depth quality assurance final reviews and contract drafts.Works with managers and directors across lines of business to influence decisions and meet goals.Communicates complex ideas to diverse audiences (PG&E, other utilities, public entities, community organizations, etc.), using a variety of media. Provides guidance around complex industry regulatory and compliance environment and considerations.Participates in public hearings, legal proceedings or similar in support of the subject matter expert; may be the subject matter expert.Develops budget forecasts and business cases.Reviews and funding and purchase orders associated with complex projects for supervisor approval.Manages multiple programs and projects that support other lines of business.Works independently to solve moderate to highly complex problems and takes new perspectives on existing solutions, plans, and goals.Leads cross functional projects or teams.Provides direction on overall program plan and goals within a specific functional area of operations. Delivers on the program implementation plan.Develops new and ad-hoc reports, summarizes findings and recommendations, and provides business insight to various levels of management.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelors Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experienceJob-related experience, 4 yearsDesired:
ISA-International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Utility Specialist certificationISA-International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)#featuredjob