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Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Jobs in California

Wright Tree Service

Safety Professional

Shaver Lake, CA · On-site

$47.13/hr

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Other Preferred Requirements: (driver's license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified) * A state issued driver's license with a clear MVR ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$24 - $37/hr

Tree risk assessments * Pruning * Removals * Cabling and bracing * Root collar excavations ... policies Qualifications * A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors * At least one ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Laguna Woods, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Tree risk assessments * Pruning * Removals * Cabling and bracing * Root collar excavations ... policies Qualifications * A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors * At least one ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

San Gabriel, CA · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Tree risk assessments * Pruning * Removals * Cabling and bracing * Root collar excavations ... policies Qualifications * A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors * At least one ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25 - $37/hr

Tree risk assessments * Pruning * Removals * Cabling and bracing * Root collar excavations ... policies Qualifications * A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors * At least one ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Concord, CA

$24 - $37/hr

Tree risk assessments * Pruning * Removals * Cabling and bracing * Root collar excavations * Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Sonoma, CA

$24 - $37/hr

Tree risk assessments * Pruning * Removals * Cabling and bracing * Root collar excavations * Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

San Gabriel, CA

$24 - $28/hr

Tree risk assessments * Pruning * Removals * Cabling and bracing * Root collar excavations * Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Los Angeles, CA

$24 - $28/hr

Tree risk assessments * Pruning * Removals * Cabling and bracing * Root collar excavations * Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, you need a strong background in arboriculture, tree biology, and risk analysis, typically supported by related certifications such as the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). Familiarity with diagnostic tools, assessment software, and data collection systems is essential for accurate evaluations. Strong observational skills, attention to detail, and clear client communication set top professionals apart. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring public safety, protecting property, and providing expert guidance in tree care management.

What does a typical day look like for someone with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification?

Professionals with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification typically spend their days conducting site visits to inspect trees for structural issues, disease, or environmental risks, often working both independently and as part of a team of arborists or landscape professionals. They document findings, create detailed risk reports, and communicate recommendations to property owners, municipalities, or contractors. The role may involve travel between sites, using specialized equipment and assessment tools, and occasionally working in varying outdoor conditions. Collaboration with other industry professionals, such as landscapers or urban planners, is common to develop comprehensive management plans. This position offers dynamic, hands-on work and contributes directly to maintaining safety and ecological health in communities.

What is a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification job?

A Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) job involves assessing the health and stability of trees to identify potential risks to people and property. Professionals with TRAQ certification, typically arborists or tree care specialists, use systematic methods to evaluate tree structure, defects, and site conditions. Their findings help guide decisions on tree maintenance, removal, or risk mitigation. This role is essential for ensuring public safety in urban and natural environments.

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Vegetation Management Senior Specialist

Vegetation Management Senior Specialist

Southern California Edison (SCE)

Rialto, CA • On-site

$99K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Vegetation Management Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll engage with SCE customers, contractors, and public agencies to ensure our Utility Vegetation Management program is safely and successfully implemented. As a Vegetation Management Senior Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
  • Performs contractor field safety observations on Safety Tier 1 High Risk, Safety Tier 1 and Safety Tier 2 contract partners. Enforces contractor adherence to the Life-Saving Compliance Tree Trimming Critical Observable Actions (COAs). Provides ongoing feedback on contractor's safety performance and corrective actions. Establishes success criteria, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and monitoring goals for new programs, examining plans and specifications to determine work procedures and costs.
  • Performs contractor field environmental observations. Enforces contractor adherence to standard and site- specific environmental requirements that drive environmental compliance.
  • Facilitates field calibration and orientation sessions with contractors to review SCE expectations, align with SCE evolving priorities related to reduction in wildfire risk and customer service, and identifies trends and corrective actions where quality of work does not meet expectations.
  • Performs Post Work Verification (PWV) on Pre-inspection and Tree Trimming work and identifies and assigns rework to contractors when quality expectations are not met. Passes a verbal and field practical Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS)) prior to performing these duties.
  • Provides input to annual work plans to optimize the execution of work and identifies associated contract resource needs, partners with RPPM to ensure schedule adherence of planned and emergent work.
  • Investigates tree-related outages to determine root cause. Documents and communicates observations and investigatory results to first line supervision, using standardized templates and forms.
  • Serves as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert on utility vegetation management programs and regulations and represents SCE VM to OU partners, the public/homeowners and County, City, and state/federal agencies.
  • Monitors and evaluates operational costs and performance of tree trimming and vegetation maintenance contractors, reviewing and approving contractor safety and billing documentation to ensure accuracy.
  • Supports the development, evaluation and implementation of new methods for line clearance and vegetation management in compliance with applicable regulations, standards and company tactical and strategic objectives.
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders (internal and external to SCE) in order to set project goals, prioritize new initiatives and programs, and maintains a documented vegetation management program strategy that meets key stakeholder expectations.
  • A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Five or more years of experience in vegetation management.
  • ISA Certified Arborist
  • Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications
  • ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
  • ISA Utility Specialist certification.
  • Bachelor's degree in forestry, arboriculture, or business.
  • Effective communication skills and customer service.
  • Knowledge of CPUC GO 95 Rule 35, PRC 4292 & 4293 and environmental habitat areas.
  • Knowledge of NERC/WECC/ISO regulations.

Additional Information
  • This position's work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
  • Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
  • Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act
  • This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
  • Relocation does not apply to this position.
  • As of September 2, 2025, this position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (IBEW). The company and the union are currently working toward a collective bargaining agreement. Please note that the terms and conditions of employment listed in this job posting will be impacted by the final agreement reached between SCE and IBEW.

About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.

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