Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator - Herbicide

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Specialist to our passionate team of environmental professionals.  

Job Duties

Inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with state clearance standards. Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide information to line-clearance crews. Document work using hand-held computer. Notify property owners of pending work on their property. Audit work completed by contractors. Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues. Special projects as assigned. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and storms as needed.

Qualifications

Education and 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.

• Previous experience successfully working as Utility Vegetation Management Technician or equivalent experience in the industry will be required.
• Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc).
• Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology.
• ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months. Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing.
• Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.

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

POSITION: Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator

TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION LOCATIONS: Southern California Including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino Counties, as well as Eastern California Including Tulare, Inyo, and Mono Counties

 

At Davey Resource Group, Inc., a Davey Company, our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices. 

 

Do you want a career working outdoors? 

Do you care about sustainability? 

Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities? 

 

The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring an Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator to work with a major electric transmission system and coordinate with environmental contractors to address client vegetation management needs.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing, conducting, and ensuring annual environmental orientation and training completion for DRG employees

• Implementing, maintaining, evaluating, and investigating the effectiveness of the Environmental Compliance Plan

• Providing technical knowledge and explaining environmental regulations

• Conveying Environmental Handbook expectations, permit measures, standard environmental requirements, and site-specific environmental requirements to DRG employees

• Interfacing with SCE regarding environmental performance, incident investigation and general

  communications, orientations, and resources associated with environmental compliance

• Performing field observations to assess DRG procedures and controls are meeting the

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