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, our Supervising Pre-Inspectors supervises Utility Pre-Inspectors and other operations department employees. Performs inspections, audits and monitors contractor performance. Plans, directs and 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, project management) 
• 25% outdoors in various weather conditions 
• Kneeling, crawling - occasional: sitting, standing, bending [waist], squatting, climbing
• Lifting and carrying – occasional: 0-25 lbs; never: 26-100 lbs.
• Carrying – frequent: 0-10 lbs; occasional: 0-25 lbs; never: 26-100 lbs
• Heaviest item carried: Handheld computer weighing 2.5 lbs and/or maps with a clip board. Distance to be carried: Items are carried the entire time employees are walking in the field.  

Duties & Responsibilities 

Essential & Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manages work group process by working with client’s representative. 
• Serves as team leader for Utility Pre-Inspectors, coordinating schedules and assigning work.
• Performs all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, laws, regulations, and applicable labor laws.
• Maintains direct contact with the local client operating personnel as directed by the client representative.
• Maintains a working relationship with all public agencies in the Supervising Utility Pre-Inspectors assigned area.
• Maintains a working relationship with the client’s tree-trimming contractor in the Supervising Utility Pre-Inspectors assigned area.
• Resolves customer complaints in a timely and courteous manner.
• Participates in public presentations and meetings as required.
• Performs all other work as directed by the client representative. Contract may specify other duties and responsibilities.

Equipment, environmental and safety requirements: 

• Driving cars, trucks, ATV’s and other equipment 
• Walking on uneven ground 
• Exposure to excessive noise 
• Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness 
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, chemicals
• Various forestry-related equipment, including but not limited to clinometer, range finder, logger’s tape, DBH tape and various safety- related equipment 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 projects preferred 
• Become ISA Certified Arborist within one year  
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates 
• High level of communication and organization skills required 
• High level of Customer Service skills required 
• Experience working with data collection devices and GIS software desired 
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Self-motivated, organized, production oriented 
• 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 4x4 vehicle 

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

• ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist (desired) 

Required Skills: 

• High level of familiarity with contractor’s work practices 
• High level of familiarity with proper arboricultural techniques and practices as well as proper integrated pest management practices. 
• High level of familiarity with client’s tree-trimming specification, pre-inspection specifications and requirements as well as all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. 
• Strong tree identification skills. 
• Knowledge of general Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Ability to operate ATV for some jobs. 
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates. 
• Ability to learn and use company- or job-specific software systems 
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather. 
• Ability to read and follow maps. 
• Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle. 

Required Skills to be Successful:

• Accountability: accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work. 
• Accuracy and work quality: performs work completely, correctly, and in a professional manner. 
• Adaptability and flexibility: meets the changing conditions and situations in work responsibilities. 
• Communications: possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and is able to present ideas in formal and informal situations. 
• Creativity: possesses ability to develop and present new ideas and better ways of doing things. 
• Dependability: is reliable and has the ability to do required jobs. 
• Drive and achievement orientation: sets challenging goals for self and willingly puts in extra time and effort in crisis situations. 
• Independence: possesses the ability to work independently. 
• Interpersonal skills: builds constructive and effective relationships. 
• Job knowledge: possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job. 
• Positive attitude: displays optimism about the work to be done and demonstrates a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company. 
• Quantity of work: generates adequate amounts of work based on the job requirements. 
• Work comparability: performs work that is comparable to other employees with the same length of service in the same position. 

Supervisor Responsibilities: 

• Serves as liaison between client’s representative and Operations Manager to manage contractor employees and to monitor work group progress. Manages projects system-wide. Keeps records of Utility Pre-Inspectors work to show compliance with NERC & FERC, and SCE performance requirements. Help train and coach Utility Pre-Inspectors. Assist with developing SCE database and mapping system. 

Additional: 

Works with Inside Company: 

• All employees and managers 

Work with Outside Company 

• Utility management and workforce 

• Customers 
• Local officials as needed

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 to customer 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 in California, the salary for this role is from $39.00 an hour.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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.