Supervising Utility Pre-Inspector | Lancaster, CA

Supervising Pre-Inspector position is ideal for seasoned forestry professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.

Contingent at the approval of our contractors, ourSupervising Pre-Inspectorssupervises UtilityPre-Inspectorsand other operations department employees. Performs inspections,auditsand monitors contractor performance. Plans,directsand coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. Serves as a liaison between clients, tree crews and customers. Note: This position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive role.

Working Conditions:

• 75% or more indoors, extensive office work (reporting, compliance, projectmanagement)
• 25% outdoors in various weatherconditions
• Kneeling, crawling - occasional: sitting, standing, bending [waist], squatting,climbing
• Lifting and carrying - occasional: 0-25lbs; never: 26-100lbs.
• Carrying - frequent: 0-10lbs; occasional: 0-25lbs; never: 26-100lbs
• Heaviestitemcarried: Handheldcomputer weighing 2.5lbsand/or maps with a clip board. Distance to be carried: Items are carried the entire time employees are walking inthe field.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential & Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages work group process by working with client'srepresentative.
• Serves as team leader forUtilityPre-Inspectors, coordinating schedules and assigningwork.
• Performsallnecessarydutiesforemergencyresponseinaccordancewithallsafetyrequirements,laws,regulations,andapplicable labor laws.
• Maintains direct contact with the local client operating personnel as directed by the clientrepresentative.
• Maintains a working relationship with all public agencies in theSupervisingUtilityPre-Inspectorsassignedarea.
• Maintains a working relationship with the client's tree-trimming contractor in theSupervisingUtilityPre-Inspectorsassignedarea.
• Resolves customer complaints in a timely and courteousmanner.
• Participates in public presentations and meetings asrequired.
• Performs all other work as directed by the client representative. Contract may specify other duties andresponsibilities.

Equipment, environmental and safety requirements:

• Driving cars, trucks,ATV'sand other equipment
• Walking on unevenground
• Exposure to excessivenoise
• Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, orwetness
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive footmovement
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes,chemicals
• Variousforestry-relatedequipment,includingbutnotlimitedtoclinometer,rangefinder,logger'stape,DBHtapeandvarioussafety- relatedequipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses,etc.

Physical Requirements:

• See Working Conditions above

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 2-years minimum experience working on electric utility projectspreferred
• Become ISA Certified Arborist within one year
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growthrates
• High level of communication and organization skillsrequired
• High level of Customer Service skillsrequired
• Experience working with data collection devices and GIS softwaredesired
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Self-motivated, organized, productionoriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
• Valid Driver License and ability to drive and operate a 4x4vehicle

Job Desirables (Education, Requisite Experience, Training, Certifications, Licensing, etc.)

• ISACertified ArboristUtility Specialist(desired)

Required Skills:

• High level of familiarity with contractor's workpractices
• Highleveloffamiliaritywithproperarboriculturaltechniquesandpracticesaswellasproperintegratedpestmanagementpractices.
• Highleveloffamiliaritywithclient'stree-trimmingspecification,pre-inspectionspecificationsandrequirementsaswellasallapplicable legal and regulatoryrequirements.
• Strong tree identificationskills.
• Knowledge of general Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook,PowerPoint)
• Ability to operate ATV for somejobs.
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growthrates.
• Ability to learn and use company- or job-specific softwaresystems
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclementweather.
• Ability to read and followmaps.
• Ability to drive and operate a 4x4vehicle.

Required Skills to be Successful:

• Accountability: accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness ofwork.
• Accuracy and workquality:performs work completely, correctly, and in a professionalmanner.
• Adaptability and flexibility:meetsthe changing conditions and situations in workresponsibilities.
• Communications:possessesstrongverbalandwrittencommunicationskillsandisabletopresentideasinformalandinformal situations.
• Creativity: possesses ability to develop and present new ideas and better ways of doingthings.
• Dependability: is reliable andhas the ability todo requiredjobs.
• Driveandachievementorientation:setschallenginggoalsforselfandwillinglyputsinextratimeandeffortincrisissituations.
• Independence: possesses the ability to workindependently.
• Interpersonal skills: builds constructive and effectiverelationships.
• Job knowledge: possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of thejob.
• Positiveattitude:displaysoptimismabouttheworktobedoneanddemonstratesapositiveattitudetowardscustomers,peers,and thecompany.
• Quantity ofwork:generates adequate amounts of work based on the jobrequirements.
• Work comparability: performs work that is comparable to other employees with the same length of service in the sameposition.

SupervisorResponsibilities:

• Servesasliaisonbetweenclient'srepresentativeandOperationsManagertomanagecontractoremployeesandtomonitorworkgroup progress. Manages projects system-wide. Keeps records ofUtilityPre-Inspectorswork to show compliance with NERC & FERC, andSCEperformance requirements. Help train and coachUtilityPre-Inspectors. Assist with developingSCEdatabase and mapping system.

Additional:

Works with Inside Company:

• All employees andmanagers

Work with Outside Company

• Utility management andworkforce

• Customers
• Local officials asneeded

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the ACRT Pacific salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited tocustomer contact terms,location,experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.

Salary Range Transparency

For applicants residing inCalifornia, the salary for this role is from $39.00 an hour.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: ACRT, Inc.