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MGE

Vegetation Program Lead – Distribution

MGE

. Lead vegetation management operations and outside contractor work performance .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSan Carlos • California • United StatesSenior💰 $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management operations, emergency response, and contractor oversight while effectively leading project teams and managing complex problem-solving scenarios. Proficient in arboricultural techniques and safety regulations related to utility rights of way.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Vegetation Management OperationsEmergency Response ExperienceLeadership in Project ManagementArboricultural Techniques KnowledgeContractor Work Practices Familiarity

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementHazard Tree RemovalDatabase SleuthingSafety Regulations ComplianceLine Clearance Requirements
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipCommunicationCoordination
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate Degree in Job-Related Discipline
Industry Keywords
Vegetation ManagementUtility Rights of WayFire PreventionLabor AgreementsControlled Substances Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead vegetation management operations and outside contractor work performance
  • Work independently to solve moderate to highly complex problems and develop new perspectives on existing solutions, plans, and goals
  • Lead project teams to complete required tasks
  • Perform lead duties for emergency response in accordance with safety requirements, laws, regulations, and applicable labor agreements
  • Support operations, process improvement initiatives, scheduling, and coordination of vegetation management activities
  • Assist with difficult customers, including customer complaints, refusals, difficult access, and agencies
  • Clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees at the direction of the PG&E Representative
  • Monitor the progress and status of pre-inspection and tree work completion
  • Assist with agency meetings and field visits to review vegetation management work
  • Assist with management of routine and non-routine projects
  • Assist in management of the contract review process
  • Perform database sleuthing to identify issues
  • Perform other work as directed by the PG&E Representative

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Two years of job-related experience with at least one year of experience in a leadership role, as a team leader or project leader
  • Two (2) years of experience in emergency response and/or
  • Two (2) years of experience in hazard tree removal projects along utility rights of way
  • Familiarity with PG&E’s vegetation management contractors’ work practices
  • Knowledge of proper arboricultural techniques and practices
  • Knowledge of requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment Controlled Substances test and receive a negative result as a condition of employment
  • Ability to sit for long periods working at a computer or driving to job sites
  • Ability to walk on uneven ground, climb, bend, stoop, and crawl in confined or enclosed spaces
  • Ability to lift materials and equipment up to 50 lbs
  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to work long hours during peak seasons and various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk, or evenings

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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