Registered Professional Forester | San Jose/Monterrey/San Luis Obispo, CA

Eocene Environmental Group • San Jose, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

At Eocene Environmental Group, Inc., we’re not just managing vegetation — we’re protecting communities, enhancing ecosystems, and supporting the safe delivery of power across diverse landscapes. As a Registered Professional Forester, your office is the great outdoors — from city streets to remote forests. You’ll lead field teams, coordinate with utility partners, and help shape sustainable right-of-way practices. We’re an employee-owned company committed to innovation, safety, and professional development. As we expand nationwide, we’re looking for passionate leaders ready to grow with us.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
• Registered by the State of California as a professional forester in good standing.
• Familiar with vegetation management contractors’ work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices, and government agency requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention.
• Strong plant ID and invasive species knowledge
• Excellent communication and independent work skills
• Comfortable working in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years’ experience in hazard tree removal projects along utility rights of way
• Two weeks of overnight travel expected per year

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with property owners, contractors, and public agencies for vegetation management (VM) work, including securing permits and permissions when required
• Conduct pre-inspections, post-audits, and field inspections to assess vegetation hazards, job requirements, and compliance with tree removal/pruning standards.
• Support emergency and storm response efforts as directed by PG&E, ensuring availability of labor, equipment, and materials within 24 hours.
• Provide professional forestry advice regarding PG&E timberlands to optimize productivity, including tree valuation, risk assessment, and hazard tree removal involving commercial timber.
• Assist in planning and organizing timber harvests; complete required documents (THP, Emergency THP, Exemptions, Conversions) for CALFIRE approval.
• Perform CALFIRE and agency pre-inspections, timber marking, and guide field technicians to ensure compliance with silvicultural prescriptions and USFS standards.
• Monitor and audit logging contractors for adherence to contracts and regulations; submit reports using standard documentation (e.g., Timber Sale Inspection Agreement).
• Conduct timber inventory and appraisals as directed by PG&E Foresters using approved sampling methods.
• Maintain relationships with agencies such as CALTRANS, CALFIRE, USFS, and BLM.
• Act as liaison with local PG&E personnel, promptly report permitting or access issues, and resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Supervise tree replacement and seedling planting projects, ensuring compliance with ISA standards.
• Promote and enforce job site safety practices; maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by PG&E and Eocene Management.

Benefits

• Employee-Owned Company
• Career Development Support – reimbursement for industry-related certifications and continuing education.
• Company Vehicle for Work Use
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Recognized Holidays
• Workwear Allowance
• Wellness Incentives
• Competitive Health Coverage – Access to robust medical, dental, and vision plans to support you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed