Job Description

Position Announcement

POSITION: Vegetation Program Lead

TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION LOCATION: Contra Costa County

WAGE RANGE: $40 - $45 plus $50 per day subsistence

DRG Pacific Services, a Davey Company, is a leader in the utility forestry consulting industry. We provide a wide range of program planning, natural resource, utility, GIS and remote sensing consulting services. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

WHAT WE OFFER:

Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
Company Phone
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
Job specific equipment and safety gear provided
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
Group Health Plan
Employee referral bonus program
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
Employee Scholarship for AS degree in Environmental Management
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Charitable matching gift program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

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