Transmission Vegetation Program Lead

Additional Locations: San Luis Obispo, Northern Santa Barbara, and Kern Counties

Primary Locations: CA, Martinez, 821 Main St, 94553  

Requisition ID: 193641

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Transmission Vegetation Program Lead to our passionate team of environmental professionals.  

Job Duties

• Work with major electric/gas utility system and address its forestry needs

• Support vegetation management operations and outside contractor work performance

• Execution of desired projects/reports

• Work independently to solve moderate to highly complex problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions, plans, and goals

• Perform lead duties for emergency response

• Support operations and work on process improvement initiatives, schedule, and coordination of vegetation management activities 

• Communicate with landowners and agencies regarding work on or near their property

• Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions

• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Drive to be a project leader and DRG Pacific Services representative

• Strong planning and organizational skills; focused on delivering program results

• High level of ownership in one’s own work and the results of the program

• Desire to work daily with other contractors, DRG leadership and PG&E clients

• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented

• Possesses a high level of utility vegetation management and arboriculture knowledge

• Has ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

• ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, ISA Municipal Specialist, TRAQ Certified, CTSP, RPF, and other advanced industry certifications

• Transmission experience

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience

• Four (4) years of job-related experience

• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
 

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

 

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.  The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about ou