Certified Arborist - Vegetation Management Field Auditor

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure Services, LLC•Sonoma, CA

1d•$43 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Paxon Energy is a fast-growing leader supporting major gas and electric utilities nationwide. We specialize in high-quality inspection, safety, and field services that keep energy systems safe, reliable, and running strong. Our teams thrive in a people-first, safety-driven culture where talent is valued and growth is encouraged. Join Paxon and be part of a team powering the future of energy. Our Field Auditors will be responsible for assisting our client with conducting audits to assess completed work.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the US and willingness to travel.
Certified Arborist through (ISA, ASCA or Certified or Degreed Forester)
Licensed, Registered and/or Certified in Vegetation Management, Forestry, or Arboriculture
Two years’ experience working on vegetation management issues for utility rights of way.
Strong organizational/time management skills
Excellent communication both verbal and written with attention to detail.
Be familiar with vegetation management contractors’ work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices, PG&E’s specification or other requirements as directed by PG&E, and government agency requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention.
Complete Quality profiled training with the applicable timelines as directed by PG&E.

Responsibilities

Audit on-going and completed vegetation management jobs in the field to ensure compliance with the job requirements and approved tree removal and pruning standards.
Maintaining good record keeping of each assessment conducted.
Capable of having educational conversations with property owners to gain access to properties prior to tree crew contractors perform any work on the homeowner’s property.
QAVMFA is responsible for obtaining permission for tree removals and recording the data.
Capable of documenting any concerns or limitations in the system of records to ensure alignment and understanding.
Supervise individual tree replacement and high production seedling planting activities ensuring proper tree is chosen for site and planting techniques comply with ISA standards.
Ability to work in emergency or storm related work on call/demand.