Leads vegetation management operations and outside contractor work performance
Works independently to solve moderate to highly complex problems
Takes new perspectives on existing solutions, plans, and goals
Leads project teams to complete required tasks
Performs lead duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, laws, and regulations
Supports operations and work on process improvement initiatives
Assists with difficult customers at the direction of the Program Manager
Clarifies expectations and program direction for contractor employees
Assists with monitoring the progress and status of pre-inspection and tree work completion
Assists with agency meetings and field visits to review VM work as directed by the PG&E Program Manager
Assists with management of projects – routine and non-routine
Assists in management of the contract review process
Performs database “sleuthing” to identify issues
Performs other Work as directed by the PG&E Representative

Associate degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Two years of job-related experience with at least one year of experience in a leadership role, as a team leader or project leader
Two (2) years of experience in emergency response and/or Two (2) years of experience in hazard tree removal projects along utility rights of way
Familiarity with PG&E’s vegetation management contractors’ work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices and other requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention.

Vegetation Program Lead

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