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Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Specialist to our passionate team of environmental professionals.

Job Duties

Inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with state clearance standards. Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide information to line-clearance crews. Document work using hand-held computer. Notify property owners of pending work on their property. Audit work completed by contractors. Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues. Special projects as assigned. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and storms as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Previous experience successfully working as Utility Vegetation Management Technician or equivalent experience in the industry will be required.

+ Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc).

+ Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology.

+ ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months. Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License.

+ Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing.

+ Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

+ Paid time off and paid holidays.

+ Opportunities for advancement.

+ All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

+ Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.

+ Group Health Plan.

+ Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.

+ Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.

+ Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.

+ The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.

+ Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

**POSITION:** Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator

**TYPE:** Full-Time

**POSITION LOCATIONS:** Southern California Including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino Counties, as well as Eastern California Including Tulare, Inyo, and Mono Counties

At **Davey Resource Group, Inc.** , a Davey Company, our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices.

Do you want a career working outdoors?

Do you care about sustainability?

Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities?

The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring an Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator to work with a major electric transmission system and coordinate with environmental contractors to address client vegetation management needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Developing, conducting, and ensuring annual environmental orientation and training completion for DRG employees

+ Implementing, maintaining, evaluating, and investigating the effectiveness of the Environmental Compliance Plan

+ Providing technical knowledge and explaining environmental regulations

+ Conveying Environmental Handbook expectations, permit measures, standard environmental requirements, and site-specific environmental requirements to DRG employees

+ Interfacing with SCE regarding environmental performance, incident investigation and general

communications, orientations, and resources associated with environmental compliance

+ Performing field observations to assess DRG procedures and controls are meeting the

environmental compliance requirements

+ Preparing supplemental environmental training and awareness content to support environmental compliance refreshers, knowledge-checks, sharing lessons-learned, etc.

+ Supporting schedulers and applicators with providing guidance, coordination with Utility Clients, and assurance that work is scheduled with required environmental pre-activity surveys, monitors, agency notifications, and other environmental requirements

+ Adhere to all federal, state and safety best management practices for vegetation management adjacent to energized facilities

+ Safely operate 4x4 vehicle

+ Up to 25% overnight travel required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Two or four year degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field

Or

+ Three years of experience in environmental compliance and auditing

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience developing and conducting training programs

+ Ability to conduct biological surveys for bird, insect, mammal, and reptile communities

+ Ability to identify riparian areas and watersheds

+ Preferred one year experience working around high voltage electrical utility power systems

+ Preferred one year experience in herbicide applications or weed control and vegetation removal

+ Ability to identify various biological communities within California

+ Knowledge of safety requirements regarding herbicide application/vegetation removal practices around substations, communication sites, utility Right of Way and near high voltage equipment

+ Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding chemical applications

+ Knowledge of applicable OSHA vegetation safety standards, FAC-003 requirements, FERC/NERC Standards and requirements as they relate to the transmission utility industry.

WHAT WE OFFER:

+ $25-30 per hour (Dependent on experience and professional certifications)

+ Company Vehicle and Fuel Card

+ Company Cell Phone

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

+ Opportunities for advancement

+ All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

+ Opportunities to work on a variety of projects in various locations

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

+ Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options

+ Group Health Plan

+ Employee referral bonus program

+ The Davey Institute provides personal and professional development opportunities

+ Employee Scholarship for AS degree in Environmental Management

+ Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

+ Charitable matching gift program

+ Company paid professional certifications and continuing education