Vegetation Management Inspector

Position Announcement

POSITION: Vegetation Management Inspector/Senior Vegetation Management Inspector

TYPE: Full-Time, Hourly

POSITION LOCATION: Monterey County, California

WAGE RANGE: $36.48 - $56.37 per hour (Depending on Qualifications & Chosen Benefits Package)

DRG Pacific Services, LLC.. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices.

Do you want a career working outdoors?

Do you care about sustainability?

Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities?

The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with major gas/electric utility system and address its forestry needs
• Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations
• Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation
• Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property
• Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews
• Other related duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented
• Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates
• Has ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Is a great communicator and team player
• Has the ability to become an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist within 18 months

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline

or

• Has more than 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $50 a day per diem
• Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
• Company Phone
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• The Davey Institute provides personal and professional development opportunities
• Employee Scholarship for AS degree in Environmental Management
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• Company paid professional certifications and continuing education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity

Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CONTACT: Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.48 - $45.09 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you permanently reside in Monterey County for this position?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Forestry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Utility Vegetation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)
• Tree care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Arborist (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $36 - $56