Contract Vegetation Program Manager

$49 - $55/Yr

Acrt - Chico, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chico, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Assist the Electric or Gas Transmission, Distribution, or Natural/Environmental Resource operations under the direction of PG&E Representatives. The job entails ensuring circuit reliability, public safety, project goals and customer satisfaction are met in a professional and cost-effective manner. Support VM or Land Operations through scheduling, working on process improvement initiatives, and coordination. Provide leadership to vegetation management team members to ensure focus on the group's objectives. Serve as communications liaison among third party contractors and the utility. Act as the technical consultant to teams/groups as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with difficult customers at the direction of the Program Manager (customer complaints, refusals, difficult access, agencies)
• Clarify expectations and program direction for PI and TT contractor employees at the direction of the PG&E Representative
• Monitor the progress and status of pre-inspection and tree work completion
• Perform database sleuthing to identify issues
• Assist with Agency meetings and field visits to review VM work as directed by the PG&E Program Manager
• Assist with management of projects
• Coordinate contractors to meet program goals (including obtaining permits, scheduling, conducting field meetings and performing project set up in the field)
• Assist in management of the contract review process while enhancing safe work practices in the vegetation management program by providing periodic instruction and observation
• Provide effective leadership to the vegetation management team to ensure individual contribution and team success supports corporate goals
• Promote customer satisfaction by providing an effective interface with internal and external customers
• Perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
• Adhere to personal appearance standards and attendance policies
• Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner
• Keep the work area neat, orderly, and professional in appearance
• Ensure maintenance on company vehicles is done in a timely and efficient manner
• Know and exemplify ACRT's Guiding Principles
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• A two-year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Environmental Studies, Conservation, Natural Resources, or related fields AND/OR two years experience in line clearance tree pruning work or equivalent as determined by the PG&E Representative
• Familiar with arboriculture techniques and practices, proper integrated pest management practices, PG&E's tree pruning specifications 5404
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Minimum age of 21

Nice-to-haves

• Accountability: accepts personal responsibility for quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work.
• Adaptability and flexibility: meets the changing conditions and situations in work responsibilities.
• Communication: possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and is able to present ideas in formal and informal situations.
• Creativity: possesses ability to develop and present new ideas and better ways of doing things.
• Dependability: is reliable and has the ability to do required jobs.
• Drive and achievement orientation: sets challenging goals for self and willingly puts in extra time and effort in crisis situations.
• Independence: possesses the ability to work independently.
• Job knowledge: possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• ESOP contributions
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other region-specific benefits as eligible