Certified Arborist - Vegetation Management Field Auditor On-Site

Audits

• Audit ongoing and completed vegetation management jobs in the field to ensure compliance with the job requirements and approved tree removal and pruning standards.
• Post-audit forms shall be filled out indicating the adequacy of the vegetation management work completed.
• Post-audit forms are to be forwarded to the appropriate Client Representative.
• Secure the permission of each property owner before the vegetation management contractor commences tree removal work on any property for which Client does not already have removal rights.
• If the removal rights are not known or are unclear, then the QAVMFA shall obtain Permission prior to the removal of any tree.
• Promptly inform Client’s Representative in writing of each instance in which QAVMFA is unable to obtain Permission or permits.

Supervision

• Supervise individual tree replacement and high production seedling planting activities ensuring proper tree is chosen for site and planting techniques comply with ISA standards.
• If required to perform emergency or storm related tree work, QAVMFA shall ensure that all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform such work shall be available within twenty-four (24) hours of Client's notification to QAVMFA.

Qualifications

• You must have the following:
• Authorized to work in the US and willingness to travel
• Certified Arborist through (ISA, ASCA or Certified or Degreed Forester)
• Licensed, Registered and/or Certified in Vegetation Management, Forestry, or Arboriculture
• Two years’ experience working on vegetation management issues for utility rights of way
• Strong organizational/time management skills
• Excellent communication both verbal and written with attention to detail
• Be familiar with vegetation management contractors’ work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices, Client’s specification or other requirements as directed by Client, and government agency requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention
• Complete Quality profiled training with the applicable timelines as directed by Client.

Benefits

• Paxon offers a comprehensive package of Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, and many more!