Forestry Technician I

Description

• Clearly mark the cutting unit boundaries with various colored paint, flagging, tags, or other permanent type marking as approved by the Work Supervisor in writing.
• Determine both the gross and net volumes and value (Timber quality) for a tract of timber from the data gathered regarding tree diameter and height, tree species, tree defect, and other determinations, such as form class.
• Confirm and update all Identifications, classifications, flag and mark all watercourses, riparian areas, wet areas, springs, meadows, or other environmentally sensitive areas.
• Collect data of work performed by the crew and update electronic database.
• As requested by the Work Supervisor, provide sample mark and meet with Work Supervisor or designee in the field to verify work quality.
• Provide draft and final documents and map files to PG&E at intervals as agreed to in writing with Work Supervisor.
• Mark timber for harvesting in accordance with the state approved THP (if applicable) or harvest permit and the PG&E provided marking rules/specs.
• Confirm and or identify the most feasible yarding methods by balancing slope, road access and available timber with potential environmental impacts.
• Contractor shall deliver the following deliverables in electronic communication, via Word, Excel, or PDF format, emailed to the Work Supervisor in accordance with PG&E standards.
• Coordinate projects with vendors including job walks and identifying safety issues.
• Biological Surveys and reports shall be completed as required by the existing THP or requested by the Work Supervisor.
• Provide weekly written report via email to Work Supervisor by the following Monday at COB.
• Submit all THP, exemption, or permit documents including but not limited to maps, GIS datasets, sensitive plant surveys, biological surveys, cultural surveys, and THP Sections or exemption forms to the Work supervisor, upon completion or approval, in digital or print format as directed by the Work Supervisor.
• Submit a weekly report in writing including but not limited to summary of project work completed, scopes of work, job walks, communications with third parties, or identified permits, due by COB the following Monday.
• Contractor shall notify PG&E on a weekly basis of property corners and/or lines that have insufficient control, and which shall require a formal survey.
• Provide professional guidance to crews and maintain compliance with laws, regulations, permits, and ERTCs.
• Submit a weekly report in writing via email which shall include, but not limited to, progress, maps of areas marked, safety issues, resources used, and hours worked, due by COB on the following Monday.
• Mapping format shall be GIS generated with final shape files.
• Collect and store data in the electronic database. This shall be completed at the time of cruise and uploaded by COB daily.
• Provide draft and final documents to PG&E at intervals as agreed to in writing with Work Supervisor.
• Prepare Department of Fish and Wildlife 1600 permit applications and amendments
• Assess, identify, map and mark trees that are dead, dying, hazardous, or operational conflicts for removal.
• Consult with PG&E personnel to resolve any environmental, customer, or project specific issues.
• Identify and flag all roads, landings, existing culverts, and locations of existing and new watercourse crossings.
• Contractor shall include PG&E Work Supervisor in all email communications made on behalf of PG&E for a given project.
• Confirm that projects have proper environmental permits or documents.
• Ensure that all requirements of the Forest Practice rules are met and implemented.
• Project setup, implementation, and management.
• Provide oversight of compliance with timber sale contracts, Forest Practice Rules, and timber harvest permits.
• Collect and store data in the electronic database. This shall be completed at the time of assessment and uploaded by COB daily.
• Contractor shall conduct Field meetings with PG&E Forester prior to the commencement of field layout.
• Contractor shall comply with PG&E Standards and Procedures as applicable when performing crew oversight including but not limited to:
• Supply all materials, paint, and flagging, required to complete field and office work.
• Conduct required environmental review and provide professional advice for the required protection measures on site.
• Update electronic databases daily, due by COB each day.
• Provide support for federal agency timber sales, coordinate work performed on agency lands and oversee compliance with agency rules or contract terms.
• Consult with agencies regarding permitting, required notifications, meetings, and other project specific requirements.
• Advise on and create Forest, Forest Road, or Regeneration Management plans as requested by the Work Supervisor.
• Review, revise, amend or prepare Timber Harvesting Plans (THP), Exemptions, timberland conversion permits, or other associated permits for timber harvesting. All fieldwork shall be updated and completed as required for the THP or Exemption. This work shall include the following:
• Contractor shall include PG&E Work Supervisor in all email communications made on behalf of PG&E for all permits.
• Submit a weekly report in writing via email which shall include, but not limited to, crew progress, safety issues, resources used, hours worked, and environmental impacts, due by Close of Business on the following Monday.
• Gather tree data including but not limited to species, diameter, height, and defects of trees marked for harvest. All information collected shall be recorded in PG&E’s electronic database or contractor’s database if approved by Work Supervisor.
• All timber harvest boundaries are to be established with paint and flagging. The contractor must notify PG&E of property corners and/or lines that have insufficient control and shall require a formal survey.
• Inspect for vegetation needs that promote safe access, safe operations, maintenance, fuel reduction, and promote healthy forests.
• Confirmation and updating of all Identification, classification, flagging and marking (with paint), all WLPZs and other applicable protection measures as defined by the Forest Practice Rules.
• Contractor shall implement and follow Forest Practices Rules.
• Oversee projects to ensure the scope of work is complete.
• Contractor shall complete all required pre-field work, agency contacts, and notifications required for plan implementation.
• Provide professional guidance, plan, coordinate, and oversee Forest Management activities including but not limited to timber stand improvement projects, fuel reduction, tree planting, cone collection, tree inventory, stand assessments, timber harvest planning, and forest road improvements.
• Complete and obtain permits within the designated time directed by the Work Supervisor.
• Data entry and synthesis .
• Submit a weekly report in writing via email which shall include, but not limited to, progress, plots completed, safety issues, resources used, and hours worked, due by Close of Business on the following Monday.
• Provide onsite supervision of crews performing vegetation control and property management work including, but not limited to, the supervision and oversight of project execution and Contractor safety performance.
• Assess, identify, map and mark locations and treatments which require vegetation trimming or removal, or pesticide applications.
• Contractor shall comply with PG&E Standards and Procedures as applicable when performing inspections including but not limited to:
• Identify property owners and secure written permission form such property owners to perform work when requested by PG&E.
• Use paint specifically manufactured for tree marking.
• Develop project scope of work, coordinate with agencies, and procure pricing from vendors.

Requirements

• 11-25 lbs.: Occasionally
• Able to operate a GPS collection device.
• All timber shall be marked or re-marked according to the existing permit. Contractor shall follow tree marking guidelines provided by PG&E.
• Simple grasping (right hand): Frequently
• % of travel time: 50% - 75% within assigned Region
• Simple grasping (left hand): Frequently
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Timber marking.
• Experience in forest management activities such as timber harvesting, timber inventory, forest health, and other technical documents or permits relating to such activities.
• Education: ISA certification, TRAQ, OSHA30, and/or Registered Professional Forester.
• Proficient with Maps+ and Field Maps applications.
• Power grasping (right hand): Occasionally
• 1 year of experience in Forestry, preferably with timber cruising experience.
• Effectiveness of applications or treatments performed at various sites.
• Twisting (waist): Frequently
• Work shall be performed as directed by Work Supervisor and timber cruising standards or guidelines provided by PG&E.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Reaching (below shoulder level): Occasionall
• Reaching (above shoulder level): Occasionally
• Constantly 6-8+ hours
• Any timber cruising work shall be performed by a Registered Professional Forester or supervised designee.
• 6-10 lbs.: Constantly
• Contractor shall complete Work at the following location(s):
• Frequently 3-6 hours
• Cal Fire permitting for timber harvest.
• 76-100 lbs.: Never
• Experience: Entry level position capable of performing inspections, data entry, reporting, and project management.
• Hand Use: Dominant hand Right/left: Constantly
• Occasionally: up to 3 hours
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions.
• 0-5 lbs.: Constantly
• Power grasping (left hand): Occasionally
• 0-5 lbs. Constantly
• 51-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (Look-ups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management.
• Minimum age of 21.
• 26-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Twisting (neck): Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (left hand): Frequently
• Silvicultural system(s) are to be approved by PG&E.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team.
• Fine Manipulation (right hand): Frequently
• Any timber marking shall be performed by a Registered Professional Forester or a supervised designee. PG&E's Registered Professional Forester shall inspect timber marking activities to ensure compliance with written silvicultural guidelines in the THP and or marking rules/specs.
• Primarily work in the field (mostly rural, rugged and mountainous loations) and some office work.

Benefits

• Timber cruising.
• Hydro Power Generation facilities and land & Systemwide facilities and lands

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance