Field Technician III - CA

ACRT Pacific, LLC.Full time Regular

ACRT Pacific offers expert independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the Western United States, including vegetation management consulting, arborist training, customized safety courses, technology solutions, utility metering services, and more. At ACRT Pacific, our organizational culture is built on four strategic pillars including the people and the amazing things they can accomplish, dedication and the success it brings over the long term, process and the benefits of a job done right and education and the difference it can mean in the lives of those we touch.

This role shall provide field oversight support for the Natural Resources Management (NRM) Systemwide Program on the Defensible Space team
. Senior level position capable of performing inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management. Familiarity with Maps+ and Field Maps applications.

• Project setup, implementation, and management.
• Contractor shall:
  Develop project scope of work, coordinate with agencies, and procure pricing from vendors.
• Inspect for vegetation needs that promote the safe access, safe operations, maintenance, and fuel reduction.
• Assess, identify, map and mark trees that are dead, dying, hazardous, or operational conflicts for removal.
• Conduct required environmental review and provide professional advice for the required protection measures on site.
• Provide onsite supervision of crews performing vegetation control and property management work including, but not limited to, the supervision and oversight of project execution and Contractor safety performance.
• Provide professional guidance to crews and maintain compliance with laws, regulations, permits, and ERTCs.
• Observe and report on the following items:
  Crew progress, safety issues, resources used and hours worked, effectiveness of applications or treatments performed at various sites, and environmental impacts
• Collect data of work performed by the crew and update electronic database.
• Consult with PG&E personnel to resolve any environmental, customer, or project specific issues.
• Confirm that projects have proper environmental permits or documents.
• Consult with agencies regarding permitting, required notifications, meetings, and other project specific requirements.
• Oversee projects to ensure the scope of work is complete.
• Coordinate with PCA for all pesticide applications to ensure compliance and to obtain a Pest Control Recommendation.
• Coordinate projects with vendors including job walks and identifying safety issues.
• Identify property owners and secure written permission from such property owners to perform work when requested by PG&E.
• Confirm and update all Identifications, classifications, flag and mark all watercourses, riparian areas, wet areas, springs, meadows, or other environmentally sensitive areas.
• All boundaries shall be established with paint and flagging as directed by PG&E.
• Field visits of active project construction or maintenance work
• Reporting any safety hazards, concerns, or conditions of nonconformance associated with active project work

Minimum Qualifications: Field Technician 3

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or related field or meets minimum years of experience.
• 5 years' experience in Forestry or related field or Vegetation Management
• Senior level position capable of performing/leading inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management.
• Must have a strong understanding of forestry and vegetation management and basic knowledge of GIS applications.
• Reviews, accepts, coordinates and facilitates tasks given by PG&E LPM's with minimal oversight by PG&E.
• This position is a self-starter capable of recognizing day-to-day tasks in advance and working cross functionally to accomplish them.
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Minimum age of 21

• Education:
  
  ISA certification, TRAQ, OSHA
  30, Bachelor's degree in Forestry

• Experience leading the support of vegetation, rodent, and property management activities
• Data entry and synthesis
• Able to operate a GPS collection device
• Proficient with Maps+ and Field Maps applications.
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (Look-ups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior…