Utility Environmental Specialist

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.  
Locations: San Francisco, CA, Belmont, CA, Daly City, CA, Daly City, CA, East Palo Alto, CA, Los Gatos, CA, Milpitas, CA, Mountain View, CA, Mountain View, CA, Mountain View, CA, Napa, CA, Napa, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto, CA, Redwood City, CA, Redwood City, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Mateo, CA, San Mateo, CA, San Mateo, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Sonoma, CA, Sonoma, CA, South San Francisco, CA  
Additional Locations: Bay Area, California 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 221849 

Position Overview

POSITION: Environmental Scientist/Specialist

TYPE: Full-time

POSITION LOCATIONS: Bay Area, California

WAGE: $30-$40 per Hour

 

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a  wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company.  We provide a wide range of natural resource, utility, GIS and remote sensing consulting services. 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? The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, landscape, nursery, tree care and parks and recreation professionals, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce. 

Job Duties

• Work with major electric/gas utility system and address its vegetation management needs

• Communicate and schedule work plans with client daily

• Be a direct liaison between Client and contracted services

• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work site

• Inspect generation facilities and identify vegetation incompatible with company policy or 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 

• Manage workloads and work schedules to meet required deadlines

Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment

• Experience working in and around substations and other power generating facilities

• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented

• Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates

• Familiarity with herbicide application

• Has ability to work and drive in various settings from city to remote terrain

• Is a great communicator and team player with a professional demeanor

• Previous tree crew experience

• ISA Certified Arborist

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline 

• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads 

• More than 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional) 

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Company Vehicle/Fuel Card

• Company Phone

• 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 & discounted stock purchase options

• Group Health Plan

• Employee referral bonus program

• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers

• 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

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*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

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.  The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%