Vegetation Program Manager

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Concord, CA

5d•$83,000 - $131,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vegetation Program Manager oversees Vegetation Management operations, ensuring electric system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance with state and federal rules. The incumbent may also serve as a subject-matter expert, providing guidance and education, or influencing leaders in the industry (PG&E, other utilities, or other decision-makers) on regulatory issues and program strategies. Leads team within a specific geographic area of operations, including direct oversight of inspection and tree contractor personnel. Works with customers and public entities to monitor and manage vegetation proximity to PG&E assets to contribute to system reliability and safety objectives. This position is hybrid. You will work from your remote office and your assigned location based on business needs. The headquarters is located in Concord, CA.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Job-related experience, 2 years

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. Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills, as well as diplomacy and tact.
Good organizational, time management, prioritization, and planning skills.
Team collaboration skills.
Good project and program management skills.
Ability to assess and recommend based on strong technical knowledge.
Adaptable to changing and evolving business processes
Knowledge of the current utility and energy industry. Issues, trends, and political, economic, and social factors affecting the program.
Ability to work within an environment that is heavily dependent on laws and regulations, and knowledge of how to interpret and apply them.
Understands the basic organizational structure and how to utilize available resources.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.) and GIS applications.

Responsibilities

Leads and oversees vegetation management operations and outside contractor work performance in a specific district or division.
Works with some guidance to complete assignments and solves moderately complex problems. Participates in and often leads project teams.
Communicates with peers, exchanging ideas or gathering information on the overall program plan and goals within a specific functional area of operations.
Oversees quality assurance final reviews and contract drafts.
Partners with leadership across lines of business to support decisions and meet business goals.
Assists in implementing and creating new concepts, processes, and ideas to drive the success of the vegetation management program.
Participates in public hearings, legal proceedings, or similar in support of or as the subject matter expert
Contributes to the development of budget forecasts and business cases.
Reviews funding and purchase orders associated with complex projects for supervisor approval
Delivers on the program implementation plan.
Contributes to the implementation and creation of new concepts, processes, and ideas to further vegetation management program advancement.
Manages multiple programs and projects that support other lines of business.
Manages internal quality observations, including Quality Assurance, Quality Verification, Work Verification, and Vegetation Management inspections.
Manages environmental submissions of agency work and acts as a liaison.
Manages emergency work, for example, for severe storms, wildfires, and power shutoff events.
Reports out, provides updates and corrective actions, and holds daily huddles under the Lean Management model.
Oversees vegetation management safety investigations and corrective action plans.
Develops new and ad-hoc reports, summarizes findings and recommendations