Certified Arborist - Vegetation Management Field Auditor

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure Services, LLC•Oakland, CA

2d•$43 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Paxon Energy and Infrastructure LLC is seeking a Certified Arborist – Vegetation Management Field Auditor to assist their client with conducting audits to assess completed work and facilities. This is a full-time, on-site position primarily in the Oakland area of California. Paxon fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, empowering individuals to be innovative and make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of energy.

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, Client’s specification or other requirements as directed by Client, and government agency requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention
Complete Quality profiled training with the applicable timelines as directed by Client.

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.
Post-audit forms shall be filled out indicating the adequacy of the vegetation management work completed.
Post-audit forms are to be forwarded to the appropriate Client Representative.
Secure the permission of each property owner before the vegetation management contractor commences tree removal work on any property for which Client does not already have removal rights.
If the removal rights are not known or are unclear, then the QAVMFA shall obtain Permission prior to the removal of any tree.
Promptly inform Client’s Representative in writing of each instance in which QAVMFA is unable to obtain Permission or permits.
Supervise individual tree replacement and high production seedling planting activities ensuring proper tree is chosen for site and planting techniques comply with ISA standards.
As deemed necessary by Client's Representative, the QAVMFA may be required to perform emergency or storm related tree work at any time.
If required to perform such emergency or storm related work, QAVMFA shall ensure that all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform such work shall be available within twenty-four (24) hours of Client's notification to QAVMFA that such work is required.