Field Supervisor – Distribution

 
Western ECI is currently seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Field Supervisor to effectively support, train, and lead our field teams in our North Coast, Pacific Gas & Electric contract territory. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with Western ECI.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Oversee local inspection services, ensuring compliance with program requirements, contract specifications, work quality and production goals and client directives 
• Provide direct supervision, communication, and monitor work quality and production rates of field personnel 
• Assess, coach and support field staff to fulfill their duties and job expectations and implement Western ECI’s policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook 
• Assess overall performance and ongoing development needs of field personnel to assist with performance reviews  
• Coordinate personnel with Project Manager to balance schedule and work generation 
• Conduct Western ECI’s internal Quality Control Audits
• Demonstrate and share ECI's Vision, Mission,Values, and Principles.

Qualifications

• Successful employment as a Consulting Utility Forester for a minimum of 2 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge of utility vegetation management work practices and proper arboricultural techniques. 
• ISA certified / Utility Specialist Certification desired. 
• Available for occasional overnight travel. 
• Proficient in common computer word processing and spreadsheet applications. 
• Possess independent decision making skills and exercise sound judgment. 
• Demonstrated public relations and investigative skills; Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent Western ECI in a professional and positive manner. 
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task.
• Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish) is a plus. 

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions 

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone. 

Company Overview

Western Environmental Consultants, Inc., (Western ECI) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at Western ECI have come from a variety of backgrounds, including: forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.  Western ECI offers exciting career opportunities with an excellent compensation package and ongoing growth potential.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled.