Arborist | Central CA

ACRT Services•Mariposa, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arborist provides field oversight support for the Natural Resources Management (NRM) Systemwide Program on the Defensible Space team. This mid-level role performs inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management, including field and desktop reviews of vegetation control and maintenance around facilities associated with PG&E assets. Work may include oversight of brushing, string trimming, pesticide applications, and tree removals near substations, non-linear gas facilities, telecom sites, service centers, and associated fee lands. The Arborist collects spatial data in the approved GIS platform, prepares inspection reports with concise descriptions, photos, and maps, oversees contractors performing construction or maintenance work, conducts safety engagements, and reports hazards, concerns, and nonconformance. Assignments come from the Land Program Manager for the service territory. The Arborist is expected to recognize and mitigate field risks, communicate effectively with internal and external clients, maintain professional standards, deliver complete work on time, and ensure compliance with applicable PG&E procedures and standards by themselves and contractors. The position works primarily in the field, often in rural, rugged, and mountainous locations, with some office work. Travel is 50%–75% within the assigned region. The role has no supervisor responsibilities and is non-exempt. For applicants residing in California, pay is $50 per hour. Other eligible rewards may include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in vegetation management or a related field.
ISA Certified Arborist certification.
General understanding of vegetation management practices.
Ability to perform inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management.
Ability to review, accept, coordinate, and facilitate tasks assigned by PG&E Land Program Managers.
Valid driver's license.
Minimum age of 21.
Ability to identify and mitigate risks inherent in field work.
Clear and effective communication with internal and external clients.
Ability to maintain professional work and behavior standards and provide complete deliverables on time.

Nice To Haves

TRAQ qualification.
OSHA 30 qualification.
Experience supporting vegetation, rodent, and property management activities.
Data entry and synthesis skills.
Ability to operate a GPS collection device.
Proficiency with Maps+ and Field Maps applications.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, especially Excel features such as lookups and pivot tables.
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask and work independently as well as on a team.
Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with senior management.
Demonstrated critical thinking and sound judgment in business decisions.

Responsibilities

Set up, implement, and manage projects.
Develop project scopes of work, coordinate with agencies, and obtain vendor pricing.
Inspect vegetation needs that support safe access and operations, maintenance, and fuel reduction.
Assess, identify, map, and mark dead, dying, hazardous, or operationally conflicting trees for removal.
Conduct required environmental reviews and advise on site protection measures.
Supervise crews performing vegetation control and property management work, including project execution and contractor safety performance.
Guide crews and maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, and ERTCs.
Observe and report crew progress, safety issues, resources and hours used, treatment effectiveness, and environmental impacts.
Collect data on crew work and update the electronic database.
Consult with PG&E personnel to resolve environmental, customer, or project-specific issues.
Confirm that projects have the required environmental permits or documents.
Consult with agencies on permitting, required notifications, meetings, and other project requirements.
Oversee projects to ensure the scope of work is completed.
Coordinate pesticide applications with the PCA to ensure compliance and obtain a Pest Control Recommendation.
Coordinate projects with vendors, including job walks and identification of safety issues.
Identify property owners and obtain written permission to perform work when requested by PG&E.
Confirm and update identifications and classifications, and flag and mark watercourses, riparian areas, wet areas, springs, meadows, and other environmentally sensitive areas.
Establish boundaries with paint and flagging as directed by PG&E.
Visit active project construction or maintenance work in the field.
Report safety hazards, concerns, and conditions of nonconformance associated with active project work.
Perform inspections, desktop reviews, spatial data collection, data entry, and reporting using approved systems and applications.
Ensure that the Arborist and overseen contractors follow applicable PG&E procedures and standards.