Vegetation Program Lead – East Bay

MGE

Vegetation Program Lead overseeing PG&E utility vegetation management operations in California. Leading contractors, emergency response, hazard tree removal, project coordination, and compliance activities.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management operations, including leadership in emergency response and contractor oversight. Proficient in arboricultural techniques and project management within utility rights of way.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vegetation Management OperationsEmergency Response LeadershipProject ManagementArboricultural TechniquesContractor Oversight

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementArboricultural TechniquesHazard Tree RemovalDatabase InvestigationSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent ExperiencePre-Employment Controlled Substances Testing

Industry Keywords

Vegetation ManagementUtility Rights of WayLine ClearancesFire PreventionContract Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead vegetation management operations and outside contractor work performance
Solve moderate to highly complex problems independently
Lead project teams to complete required tasks
Perform lead duties for emergency response in accordance with safety requirements, laws, regulations, and labor agreements
Support process improvement initiatives, scheduling, and coordination of vegetation management activities
Assist with difficult customers, including complaints, refusals, difficult access, and agency matters
Clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees under PG&E direction
Monitor pre-inspection progress and tree work completion
Assist with agency meetings and field visits to review vegetation management work
Assist with routine and non-routine project management
Assist with contract review processes
Perform database investigation to identify issues
Perform other work as directed by the PG&E Representative

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Two years of job-related experience, including at least one year in a leadership role as a team leader or project leader
Two years of experience in emergency response and/or two years of experience in hazard tree removal projects along utility rights of way
Familiarity with PG&E vegetation management contractors’ work practices
Knowledge of proper arboricultural techniques and practices
Familiarity with requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention
Ability to sit for long periods while working at a computer or driving to job sites
Ability to walk on uneven ground and climb, bend, stoop, and crawl in confined or enclosed spaces
Ability to lift materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to work long hours during peak seasons
Ability to work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk, or evenings
Must pass pre-employment controlled substances testing and receive a negative result

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium Health Coverage for Employee and Dependents (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
40 Hours Paid Vacation
7 Paid Holidays
5 Paid Sick Days
401k – 4% Match