Vegetation Program Manager - Central Coast
About The Position
The Vegetation Program Manager oversees vegetation management operations to support electric system safety, reliability, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The role may serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and education or influencing industry leaders and decision makers on regulatory issues and program strategies. It leads a team in a defined geographic area, including direct oversight of inspection and tree contractor personnel, and works with customers and public entities to manage vegetation near PG&E assets. The position is hybrid, working from a remote office and an assigned work location according to business needs; the assigned location is flexible within the Central Coast Service Territory.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Two years of job-related experience.
Nice To Haves
- ISA Arborist/Utility Specialist certification.
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
- Knowledge of forestry and/or utility vegetation management concepts, methods, and techniques.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with strong negotiation, collaboration, diplomacy, and tact.
- Organizational, time-management, prioritization, and planning skills.
- Team collaboration skills.
- Project and program management skills.
- Ability to assess and make recommendations based on strong technical knowledge.
- Adaptability to changing and evolving business processes.
- Knowledge of current utility and energy industry issues, trends, and political, economic, and social issues affecting the program.
- Ability to work in an environment governed by laws and regulations, including knowledge of how to interpret and apply them.
- Understanding of basic organizational structure and how to use available resources.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.) and GIS applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee vegetation management operations and outside contractor performance in a district or division.
- Complete assignments, solve moderately complex problems, and participate in or lead project teams.
- Communicate with peers about program plans and goals within the functional area.
- Partner with leaders across lines of business to support decisions and business goals.
- Assist in developing and implementing concepts, processes, and ideas to advance the vegetation management program.
- Participate in public hearings, legal proceedings, or similar proceedings as a subject matter expert or in support of the program.
- Review purchase orders associated with complex projects.
- Deliver the program implementation plan.
- Manage programs and projects supporting other lines of business.
- Manage internal quality observations, including Quality Assurance, Quality Verification, Work Verification, and Vegetation Management inspections.
- Manage environmental submissions for agency work and act as a liaison.
- Manage emergency work related to severe storms, wildfires, and power shutoff events.
- Provide updates and corrective actions, and hold daily huddles under the Lean Management model.
- Oversee vegetation management safety investigations and corrective action plans.
- Develop ad hoc reports and summarize findings and recommendations.
- Coordinate with customers on pole clearance projects, address concerns, resolve problems, and manage complaints.
- Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with the program.
- Actively support and provide leadership for a safe work environment.
- Monitor daily activities and ensure operations meet safety, delivery, morale, quality, and cost goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
