Vegetation Management Inspector; TRAQ | East Bay

ACRT Pacific LLC. Full time Regular

Enjoy working outdoors? Would you like to gain some experience in Forestry? ACRT Pacific is currently seeking energetic entry-level professionals who enjoy working outdoors. This is a full-time opportunity for individuals who are looking to gain some Forestry experience. Our Vegetation Management Inspectors are ideal for professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, biology, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines who would like to gain experience in these fields and line of work.

Contingent at the approval of our clients, our Vegetation Management Inspectors patrol for hazard trees, perform identification inspection and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines. They also assist in submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations, plan direct and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews, discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues, and serve as a liaison between client tree crews and client customers.

Note: This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role.

* Active TRAQ Certification required*

You must reside within 50 miles of Hayward CA.

• The VMI (TRAQ) must perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall identify required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of-way, prescribe tree work to be performed, and document inspection.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall understand the associated scope and ensure their inspection meets the applicable standard.
• The VMI (TRAQ) will notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtain any necessary authorizations.
• The VMI (TRAQ) may act as the VM contact for new business and re‑construction work requested by the energy delivery organization.
• The VMI (TRAQ) may perform work verification inspections, verifying applicable inspection and tree work completion and quality.
• The VMI (TRAQ) may perform investigation and documentation of tree‑related outages and attend outage meetings as requested.
• The VMI (TRAQ) may be assigned a variety of VM tags. When assigned, perform tracking, field‑checking, prescribing of work and notifying customers associated with non‑routine locations. These locations may come from Electric Corrective (EC/LC) notifications, Gas OCW notifications, Customer Care & Billing (CC&B) cases or as assigned. The VMI (TRAQ) will assist in closing out CC&B cases in the field after fielding the case.
• The VMI (TRAQ) may support emergency response directed by OEC or level one operations, dispatching tree crews, field‑checking sites, first responder and by‑agreements.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall independently complete tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall support oversight of vegetation projects including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming and other work as required.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall participate in Contractor safety and tailboard meetings.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall act as a customer‑relations representative on behalf of PG&E.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall provide support and coordination between contractors, communities, agencies, first responders, and all other PG&E work groups and stakeholders that may be involved in the successful completion of the vegetation project.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, which may include but are not limited to:
  Annual permits, Encroachment permits, Traffic Control Plans, railroad permits, Caltrans permits, and environmental protection measures as documented on Environmental Release to Construction.
• The VMI (TRAQ) shall be proficient in electronic devices and documentation proficiency. As assigned, complete electronic and paper‑based documentation and reporting.

• Patrolling distribution or transmission circuits and prescribing work to be performed by PG&E's tree contractor, ensuring that the clearances prescribed will maintain compliance for a minimum of one calendar year.
• Determining when the next trim is required and whether a trim or removal is necessary, assessing all trees with the potential…