Vegetation Management Inspector (VMI) Qualification Specialist

Title: Vegetation Management Inspector (VMI) Qualification Assessor

Position: VMI Qualification Specialist – Senior/Expert level Location: Oroville, CA

Company: Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC.

Pay: $46-55/hour

CPUS is seeking senior level VMI Qualification Specialist to proctor VMI Assessments. Qualification assessments will focus on a specific area of skill/knowledge including, but not limited to, any task(s) performed within vegetation management inspection work.

The successful candidate would perform and administers initial and subsequent non-routine Assessments, written or computer-based assessment tests and field observations of knowledge and skills including new and/or difficult skills and techniques, with general guidance on new assignments.

Work to be performed at the PG&E Qualified Evaluator Yard in Oroville, CA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Under direct guidance of supervisor or senior peers, performs and administers initial and subsequent routine physical standard assessments, written or computer-based assessment tests and field observations of knowledge relevant to vegetation management inspection operations and skills in an area of technical expertise.

- Under direct guidance, documents and communicates results and findings to first line supervision, using standardized templates and forms.

- Under direct guidance, provides coaching report and feedback to participants upon completion of the series of tests, observations, and evaluations.

- Under direct guidance, may provide recommendations and input to improve

assessment, test, observation and coaching tools and processes.

- Under direct guidance, will assist in maintaining

and calibrating equipment and props.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

- High School Diploma or GED.

- Any technical or continued education in related field. (forestry, utility vegetation management and/or logging).

- 5 years Utility Vegetation Management (Functioning at VMI or SVMI level for 2 years)

License/Certification Minimum:

- Certified Arborist

- Valid driver’s license.

- CPR / First Aid.

- OSHA 30

- (we need verbiage for computer literacy for at least MS suite product, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook)

- Proficiency with iOS handheld devices

License/Certification Desired:

o Board Certified Master Arborist

o Registered Professional Forester

o TRAQ Arborist

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

- Medical Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

PEACE OF MIND

- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

- Flexible Spending Account

- Health Savings Account

- Basic Life/AD&D

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

- Leave of Absence

- Flexible Work Schedules

ADDITIONAL PERKS

- Employee Referral Program

- Professional Development

- Charitable Contribution Match

Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification.

Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please note: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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