What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vegetation Management Inspector Start - Sonoma County position at Sierra Forestry Consulting LLC?
The VMI will submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; may plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; may serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
The VMI position are covered under International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245, all employees in this position are required to join the union.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes
- Identify required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of- way; prescribing tree work to be performed; document inspection done
- Notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtaining any necessary authorizations from the property owners/agencies to perform the tree work
- May serve as contact for new business and re-construction work
- Perform work verification inspections verifying applicable inspection and tree work completion and quality
- Perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attending outage meetings as requested
- May be assigned a variety of VM Tags; perform tracking, field checking, prescribing of work, and notifying of customers associated with non- routine locations
- Assist in close out CC&B cases in the field after fielding the case
- Support emergency response; dispatching tree crews, field checking sites, first responder stand-by agreements
- Work independently complete tasks assigned by the supervisor
- Support oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required
- Participate in contractor safety and tailboard meetings
- Act as customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Complete electronic and paper-based documentation and reporting
Desired Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and follow maps
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rate
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to prioritize and organize paying attention to detail for accuracy
- Accountable: accepting personal responsibility
- Ability to work additional hours and days
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Required to maintain a Class C driver’s license
- Must be able to meet company driver acceptability requirements
- Ability to drive 4x4 truck or SUV
Experience / Education Requirements:
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- One (1) year of related arboricultural experience, OR
- ISA Certified Arborist, OR
- 2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing outdoors
- Prolonged periods walking and hiking outdoors in a variety of terrain
- Prolonged periods of sitting and driving 4x4 truck and/or SUV
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times
- Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb and crawl to check equipment and buildings
- Must be able to perform work in a variety of weather conditions
Bargaining Position: Yes
Location: Sonoma County. Must live or be willing to relocate to Sonoma County by first day of employment
Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Term life Insurance
Company Vehicle for Business Use
Company Cell Phone
FLSA: Non-exempt Hourly
Compensation: $37.85 to $39.27 hourly
Subsistence: $50. per day worked
Per Diem: May be paid when meeting requirements
Salary : $38 - $39
