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Senior, Vegetation Program Manager

Auburn, CA, US, 95602

Requisition ID # 166770 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Operations - Other

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Auburn

 

 

Department Overview

 

Position Summary

The Vegetation Program Manager oversees Vegetation Management operations, ensuring electric system safety, reliability and regulatory compliance with state and federal rules. The incumbent may also serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance and education or influence leaders in the industry (PG&E, other utilities or other decision makers) on regulatory issues and program strategies. Leads team within a specific geographic area of operations, including, direct oversight of inspection and tree contractor personnel. Works with customers and public entities to monitor and manage vegetation proximity to PG&E assets to contribute to system reliability and safety objectives.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Contributes to implementation and creation of new concepts, processes and ideas to further vegetation management program advancement.
  • Oversees in-depth quality assurance final reviews and contract drafts.
  • Works with managers and directors across lines of business to influence decisions and meet goals.
  • Communicates complex ideas to diverse audiences (PG&E, other utilities, public entities, community organizations, etc.), using a variety of media. Provides guidance around complex industry regulatory and compliance environment and considerations.
  • Participates in public hearings, legal proceedings or similar in support of the subject matter expert; may be the subject matter expert.
  • Develops budget forecasts and business cases.
  • Reviews and funding and purchase orders associated with complex projects for supervisor approval.
  • Manages multiple programs and projects that support other lines of business.
  • Works independently to solve moderate to highly complex problems and takes new perspectives on existing solutions, plans, and goals.
  • Leads cross functional projects or teams.
  • Provides direction on overall program plan and goals within a specific functional area of operations. Delivers on the program implementation plan.
  • Develops new and ad-hoc reports, summarizes findings and recommendations, and provides business insight to various levels of management.

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    Qualifications

    Minimum:

  • Bachelors Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Job-related experience, 4 years

    • Desired:

  • ISA-International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Utility Specialist certification
  • ISA-International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
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    Purpose, Virtues and Stands

    Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:

    • Delivering for our hometowns
    • Serving our planet
    • Leading with love

    Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:

    • Trustworthy
    • Empathetic
    • Curious
    • Tenacious
    • Nimble
    • Owners

    Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:

    • Everyone and everything is always safe
    • Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
    • It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
    • Clean and resilient energy for all
    • Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

    More About Our Company

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