Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator - Herbicide

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves inspecting utility right-of-ways for compliance, documenting work, and coordinating with line-clearance crews. Candidates should have relevant experience in vegetation management, tree identification, and possess a valid driver's license. The position requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and career development opportunities.
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: Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator

TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION LOCATIONS: Southern California Including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino Counties, as well as Eastern California Including Tulare, Inyo, and Mono Counties

At Davey Resource Group, Inc., a Davey 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?

The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring an Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator to work with a major electric transmission system and coordinate with environmental contractors to address client vegetation management needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Developing, conducting, and ensuring annual environmental orientation and training completion for DRG employees
• Implementing, maintaining, evaluating, and investigating the effectiveness of the Environmental Compliance Plan
• Providing technical knowledge and explaining environmental regulations
• Conveying Environmental Handbook expectations, permit measures, standard environmental requirements, and site-specific environmental requirements to DRG employees
• Interfacing with SCE regarding environmental performance, incident investigation and general

communications, orientations, and resources associated with environmental compliance
• Performing field observations to assess DRG procedures and controls are meeting the

Environmental Compliance Requirements
• Preparing supplemental environmental training and awareness content to support environmental compliance refreshers, knowledge-checks, sharing lessons-learned, etc.
• Supporting schedulers and applicators with providing guidance, coordination with Utility Clients, and assurance that work is scheduled with required environmental pre-activity surveys, monitors, agency notifications, and other environmental requirements
• Adhere to all federal, state and safety best management practices for vegetation management adjacent to energized facilities
• Safely operate 4x4 vehicle
• Up to 25% overnight travel required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two or four year degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field

Or
• Three years of experience in environmental compliance and auditing

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience developing and conducting training programs
• Ability to conduct biological surveys for bird, insect, mammal, and reptile communities
• Ability to identify riparian areas and watersheds
• Preferred one year experience working around high voltage electrical utility power systems
• Preferred one year experience in herbicide applications or weed control and vegetation removal
• Ability to identify various biological communities within California
• Knowledge of safety requirements regarding herbicide application/vegetation removal practices around substations, communication sites, utility Right of Way and near high voltage equipment
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding chemical applications
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA vegetation safety standards, FAC-003 requirements, FERC/NERC Standards and requirements as they relate to the transmission utility industry.

WHAT WE OFFER:
• $28-32 per hour (Dependent on experience and professional certifications)
• 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

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.