Certified Arborist Qualifications Assessor

🌿 Job Title: Vegetation Management Inspector (VMI) Qualification Assessor
📍 Location: Oroville, CA
🏢 Company: Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC.
💵 Pay: $40–$46/hour
🕒 Position Type: Career Level – Full-Time

About the Role:
Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. (CPUS) is seeking Registered Professional Foresters and Master Arborists to work as Senior VMI Qualification Assessors to proctor and administer VMI Assessments at the PG&E Qualified Evaluator Yard in Oroville, CA. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in utility vegetation management who are passionate about maintaining high standards and mentoring others in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer written, computer-based, and field assessments for vegetation management inspectors.
• Observe and evaluate technical skills and knowledge, including new or complex techniques.
• Document and communicate assessment results using standardized tools.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to assessment participants.
• Assist in maintaining and calibrating assessment equipment and props.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment tools and processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management, with at least 2 years at the VMI or SVMI level.
• Technical education in forestry, utility vegetation management, or logging (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR / First Aid Certification.
• TRAQ Arborist Certification.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and iOS handheld devices.

Preferred Certifications:

• Board Certified Master Arborist.
• Registered Professional Forester.

About Clear Path Utility Solutions:
Powered by the vegetation management experts from Celerity’s subsidiary, Clear Path Utility Solutions provides advanced emergency and non-emergency vegetation management services. We bridge the gap between construction companies and field services, offering hands-on consulting, project management, and quality control to optimize vegetation projects.

Ready to Join Us?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of vegetation management. For more information, visit our website: Clearpath Vegetation Management Services | Celerity

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance

PEACE OF MIND

• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)


• Flexible Spending Account


• Health Savings Account


• Basic Life/AD&D


• 401(k) plan + matching

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

• Leave of Absence


• Flexible Work Schedules

ADDITIONAL PERKS

• Employee Referral Program


• Professional Development


• Charitable Contribution Match

Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification.

Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.



Please note: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.