Transmission Contract Vegetation Program Manager - North Coast/Mendocino/Lake

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Transmission Contract Vegetation Program Manager - North Coast/Mendocino/Lake
Welcome to MGE Professional Services, where opportunity abound! Whether we are responding to wildfires, working to improve public safety, or inventorying massive amounts of environmental data, MGE’s Forestry Consultants are leading the way! Forest management, land surveys and advice on pest control issues are just a few of the services a forest consultant may offer to our clients.
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The Contract Vegetation Program Manager (CVPM) position provides supervisory oversight and expert guidance in line clearance tree pruning and vegetation management in accordance with PG&E’s specifications and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• As a supervisory level employee, at a minimum, a CVPM shall have a two-year degree in forestry or a related field, and/or
• Two (2) years’ experience in line clearance tree pruning work or equivalent as determined by the PG&E Representative.
• The CVPM shall exhibit supervisory capabilities and be familiar with the Contractor’s work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices, proper integrated pest management practices, PG&E’s Tree Pruning Specification 5404, Pre-Inspection Specification 4851 and requirements, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
  The above statements and job description are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mountain Engineering is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• Basic areas of responsibility are to assist the VM Program.
• Help support operations and work on process improvement initiatives, schedule, and coordination of VM activities.
• Assist with difficult customers at the direction of the Program Manager (customer complaints, refusals, difficult access, agencies).
• At the direction of the PG&E Representative clarify expectations and program direction for PI and TT contractor employees.
• Assist with monitoring the progress and status of pre-inspection and tree work completion.
• Perform database “sleuthing” to identify issues.
• Assist with agency meetings and field visits to review VM work as directed by the PG&E Program Manager.
• Assist with management of projects – routine and non-routine.
• Assist in management of the contract review process.