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Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator - Herbicide

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: 

  • $28-32 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

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are Equal Opportunity Employers.


 
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