Southern California TRAQ Arborist **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: TRAQ Certified Arborist** **POSITION LOCATION: Southern California including Los Angeles and Ventura Counties** **STARTING DATE: To be determined. Resumes accepted until a suitable candidates are selected** **Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert 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?** **Do you want to travel to different parts of the country for work?** **The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.** **WHAT WE OFFER:** + **$28-$30 per hour (Dependent on experience and professional certifications)** + **$140 Paid Per Diem and Accommodation for Travel Work** + **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** **DUTIES:** + **Work with major electric/gas utility system and address its forestry needs** + **Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal** **regulations** + **Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation** + **Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property** + **Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions** + **Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews** + **Pro-actively promote safety and maintain a safe work environment** + **Manage and oversee daily utility vegetation operations** + **Ensure schedule targets are met** + **Provide client & contractor support** + **Respond to customer complaints and concerns** + **Respond to nationwide emergency/natural disaster response efforts** + **Provide reporting and updates for management** **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + **Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail** + **Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather** + **Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle** + **Self-driven desire to improve processes and procedures for client and company goals** + **International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) utility specialist** + **International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) tree risk assessment qualified (TRAQ)** + **State pesticide applicator’s license** **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + **International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist** + **ISA Certified Arborist with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Certification** + **2yrs utility right of way vegetation management experience** + **Open to 100% travel** **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.** **Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are employee owned and are Equal Opportunity Employers.**