OnSite Supervisor

About the role

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled individual to join our dynamic team. This position involves coordinating daily activities of consulting utility foresters and senior consulting utility foresters, acting as an intermediary, training, supervising, and auditing these professionals. The role also requires serving as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and customer service, safeguarding employees and the public from hazards, enforcing safety practices, utilizing materials and equipment, maintaining work sites, reporting equipment needs, and performing other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of Consulting Utility Foresters (CUFs) and Senior Consulting Utility Foresters (SCUFs).
• Act as the intermediary between Eocene Environmental Group personnel, utility personnel, and tree contractors.
• Train, supervise, and audit CUFs & SCUFs.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site.
• Service truck and equipment. Keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Report the need for equipment and truck repairs to supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Degree or experience in Forestry, Utility Arboriculture, Tree Biology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, Conservation, or related fields.
• Utility Vegetation Management experience is required as a minimum qualification.
• ISA Certification is a requirement.
• Utility Specialist certification within 6 months of start date.
• Previous project management and/or leadership experience preferred.
• A State issued Driver’s License is required for this job assignment.
• A clear MVR is also required.
• Ability to interact with customers, government agencies and other stakeholders as required or directed.
• Superior species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.