Vegetation Program Lead – Central Coast

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Vegetation Program Lead overseeing utility vegetation management for Eocene Environmental Group. Leading field teams, contractor operations, emergency response, and PG&E coordination across California.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $39 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management operations, including contractor performance oversight and emergency response, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to manage customer interactions and support project management tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vegetation Management OperationsISA Certified ArboristEmergency Response ExperiencePlant Identification SkillsLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Vegetation ManagementProject ManagementProcess ImprovementDatabase SleuthingHazard Tree RemovalSafety ComplianceContractor Performance ManagementSchedulingProgress MonitoringInvasive Species Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationIndependent Work Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseISA Certified Arborist

Industry Keywords

ForestryArboricultureEnvironmental SciencePG&E Contractor Work PracticesRugged Terrain Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead vegetation management operations, contractor performance, project teams, and emergency response efforts in compliance with safety regulations and labor agreements
Solve moderate to highly complex problems independently and develop new approaches to improve processes and outcomes
Coordinate and support vegetation management activities, including scheduling, progress monitoring, and process improvement initiatives
Clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees at the direction of the PG&E Representative
Assist with customer interactions, including complaints, refusals, and access issues, as directed by the Program Manager
Support agency meetings, field visits, and routine and non-routine project management tasks
Perform database sleuthing to identify and resolve issues
Provide support to Vegetation Management Inspectors
Ensure on-site safety practices are followed and report on equipment and vehicle conditions
Perform other duties as assigned by PG&E representatives or EOCW management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
Degree or experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field
Leadership experience and familiarity with PG&E contractor work practices preferred
Experience with emergency response or hazard tree removal preferred
ISA Certified Arborist preferred
Strong plant identification and invasive species knowledge
Excellent communication and independent work skills
Comfortable working in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions
Willingness to travel overnight, potentially up to 75% of work time for certain assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Per diem available for candidates traveling from out of state or outside the local area, pending review and approval
Eligible for a 7-day per diem on an approval basis
Hotel reimbursement budget: $100–$150 per night
Meal per diem: $50 per day paid via direct deposit
Per diem and lodging provided when travel is required
Employee-owned company
Professional development
Equal employment opportunities