PG&E O&S Distribution Mendocino - Master Arborist

Mountain Engineering is seeking experienced candidates to support PG&E in the Mendocino area. This Master Arborist (MA) position effectively manages and leads vegetation management operations, ensuring compliance with PG&E's standards and safety regulations. The MA will leverage their extensive experience in hazard tree removal, emergency response, and familiarity with PG&E's vegetation management practices to oversee contractor work, solve complex problems, and lead project teams. 

Role & Responsibilities 

• Conducting individual tree evaluations and tree risk assessments.


• Evaluating project data, development site plans, and other project-related technical reports. Collecting field data utilizing field computers, tablets, and global positioning system (GPS) units.


• Processing and analyzing field-collected data.


• Analyzing data and conducting project-related research.


• Preparing arborist reports and other technical reports related to tree and urban forest management.


• Developing written tree management recommendations.


• Presenting findings to decision-making bodies, project teams, and industry groups.


• Preparing proposals, project scopes, and budgets.


• Working collaboratively with project planners, engineers, biologists, GIS staff, and other resource specialists.
  

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Certification as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Master Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) required.


• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or another related field.


• A proven track record of business development success.


• Additional desired qualifications include excellent writing skills, project management and client development experience, and experience with GIS, GPS, plant/tree identification, and arboricultural and vegetation management practices. Associate degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience.  

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.  

Physical Demands 

Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, and crawling in confined or enclosed spaces.  Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons. 

Work Environment 

Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings. 

Benefits 

• Premium Health Coverage for Employee and Dependents (Medical, Dental & Vision) 

• Life Insurance 

• Long Term Disability 

• 40 Hours Paid Vacation 

• 7 Paid Holidays 

• 5 Paid Sick Days 

• 401k – 4% Match 

Pre-Employment Controlled Substances Testing of Applicants.  

All applicants to whom the Company has given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit to a pre-employment Controlled Substances test and must receive a negative result as a condition of employment.  

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.  

Notice to Staffing Agencies 

Mountain Engineering will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Mountain Engineering, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Mountain Engineering mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Mountain Engineering employees, or to Mountain Engineering’s resume database will be considered Mountain Engineering property.