Sierra Forestry Consulting

Vegetation Management Inspector - TRAQ Arborist

LocationJackson, CA
Salary$81,120-$99,840

About This Job

Description:

This is a continuous recruitment posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted as positions become available.

The Vegetation Management Inspector Series (VMI) positions will patrol for hazardous trees, perform identification, inspection and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines.

The VMI will submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; may plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; may serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

The VMI Series positions are covered under International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245, all employees in this position are required to join the union.

We are requiring an ISA Arborist and ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Certification for this posting.


Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes
Identify required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of- way; prescribing tree work to be performed; document inspection done
Notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtaining any necessary authorizations from the property owners/agencies to perform the tree work
May serve as contact for new business and re-construction work
Perform work verification inspections verifying applicable inspection and tree work completion and quality
Perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attending outage meetings as requested
May be assigned a variety of VM Tags; perform tracking, field checking, prescribing of work, and notifying of customers associated with non- routine locations
Assist in close out CC&B cases in the field after fielding the case
Support emergency response; dispatching tree crews, field checking sites, first responder stand-by agreements
Work independently complete tasks assigned by the supervisor
Support oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required
Participate in contractor safety and tailboard meetings
Act as customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Complete electronic and paper-based documentation and reporting
More experience/Senior VMI may audit work performed by other less experienced VMI
Senior VMI may assist with training of new VMI
Senior VMI may act as liaison to contractors to resolve obstacles to assist with work being performed in safe and productive manner


Desired Skills / Abilities:

Ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and follow maps
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rate
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to prioritize and organize paying attention to detail for accuracy
Accountable: accepting personal responsibility
Ability to work additional hours and days


Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED
Required to maintain a Class C driver’s license
Must be able to meet company driver acceptability requirements
Ability to drive 4x4 truck or SUV


Requirements: Experience / Education Requirements:


VMI Start

One (1) year of related arboricultural experience, OR
ISA Certified Arborist, OR
2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field


VMI-1

One (1) year of related arboricultural experience, AND
ISA Certified Arborist, OR
2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field


SVMI

Five (5) years of experience as a tree crew climber/tree crew foreman with at least two (2) years of line clearance certification OR
Five (5) years of experience as a Vegetation Management Inspector AND ISA Certified Arborist OR
Five (5) years of experience as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) OR
Five (5) years of experience as a Utility Inspector or higher classification with at least one (1) year of vegetation management experience OR
Four (4) years of Military Service with honorable discharge AND at least one (1) year additional year of Vegetation Management Inspection experience
Must successfully complete all training:
OSHA 30-hour construction safety overview (must be completed within six months of start date)
Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) or ISA Certified Arborist (CA) with Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) certificate (must be completed within six months of test eligibility)
911 Standby Training (must be completed within one month of start date)
Working knowledge of QA/QC (must be completed within one month of start date)


Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing outdoors
Prolonged periods walking and hiking outdoors in a variety of terrain
Prolonged periods of sitting and driving 4x4 truck and/or SUV
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times
Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb and crawl to check equipment and buildings
Must be able to perform work in a variety of weather conditions


Bargaining Position: Yes


Location: Jackson, California

Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Term life Insurance


Company Vehicle for Business Use


Company Cell Phone


FLSA: Non-exempt Hourly


Compensation: $39.27 to $48.53 hourly


Subsistence: $50.00 per day worked


Per Diem: May be paid if eligible

Employment with Sierra Forestry Consulting LLC is contingent upon satisfactorily passing applicable drug screening and background check. SFC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


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