**Position: VM Qualification Assessor**Location: Butte County, CA
Company: Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC.
Founded in 2015,
Clear Path Utility Solutions (CPUS) is an industry leader in providing highly customized consulting and management services to the utility industry in the United States and Canada. We utilize our diverse group of contractors to create teams that are tailored to each project needs for maximum results and value. CPUS specializes in utility vegetation management (UVM) program design & auditing, management of emergencies such as wildfires, hurricanes, & ice storms, providing onsite contract management of UVM programs, developing new integrated vegetation management programs (IVM) for utilities & municipalities, Registered Professional Forester services, environmental compliance inspections, and much more!
CPUS is seeking
VM Qualification Assessors to Perform VM Assessments and prepare personnel to ensure completion of the qualification process, both written/computer testing and field observation, through effective communication and tail boarding. The VM Qualification Assessor coaches the performance and administration of initial and subsequent complex and non-routine VM Assessments and ensure workers understand the purpose and process.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Perform VM Assessments. Qualification assessments will focus on a specific area of skill/knowledge including, but not limited to, any task(s) preformed within vegetation management work may involve chainsaw use, tree felling, climbing, & cutting aloft, limbing & bucking, and use of aerial lift.
- Coach the performance and administration of initial and subsequent complex and non-routine VM Assessments, written or computer-based assessments and field observations of knowledge and skills including new and/or difficult skills and techniques, working independently.
- Prepare personnel to ensure completion of qualification process, both written/computer testing and field observation, through effective communication and tail boarding. Ensure workers understand the purpose and process.
- Share outcomes, observations, trends, gaps and issues with direct supervisor, the employee’s supervisor and/or manager that contribute to the development and implementation of mitigating strategies as needed.
- Address gaps and issues identified to improve VM Assessments, coaching tools, process, and/or materials.
- Ensure that all PG&E assessment and qualification processes are followed, and that qualification records are maintained in compliance with qualification program requirements.
- Create new assessment and qualification tests and processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholder groups to ensure appropriate process/asset recommendations are being implemented and maintained.
- Mentor and supervise less experienced team members.
- Must be capable of performing an aerial rescue.
Education and Experience Requirements:Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Any technical or continued education in related field. (forestry, utility vegetation management and/or logging).
License/Certification Minimum:
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR / First Aid.
License/Certification Desired:
- Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) or Consulting Utility Forester Safety Professional (CUFSP).OSHA 30.
- OSHA 30 (with focus in elec power).
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) credentials.
- Commercial driver’s license.
- Electric Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP).
Experience Minimum:
- Three (3) years of experience in the arboriculture industry;
- One (1) year in trainer or safety position; and
- Five (5) years performing work relevant to assessments.
Experience Desired:
- Utility line clearance.
- Three (3) years heavy equipment operating experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and (Technical) Competencies
- Knowledge in technical discipline for which incumbent is performing assessments.
- Good understanding of specific work methods and procedures, including all safety practices.
- Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coach and provide feedback.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel
- Knowledge of OSHA Logging Regulations, ANSI Z133 Standards and PG&E Safe Work Practices.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish).
- Can personally pass assessments with competent or proficient level.
- Can perform assessments on others.
More about Us:
Operating as a subsidiary of parent company Celerity Consulting Group, Clear Path Utility Solutions provides world-class construction management, vegetation management, emergency / non-emergency management, quality support and pre-inspections services to utility companies in North America.
Clear Path Utility Solutions orchestrates a critical leadership role between construction companies and vegetation field services, providing advanced emergency and non-emergency response services to help utility companies assess, plan and execute vegetation projects in the field as they evolve.
The essence of our parent company’s name “Celerity” lies within the word itself – “swiftness,” a fitting reflection of our dynamic company culture. Every day at Clear Path Utilities Solutions is a vibrant journey where intelligence meets adaptability. We thrive on working smart and responding swiftly to changes as they unfold. This agility is possible because we bring aboard bright minds with academic and professional insights, providing them with the tools and infrastructure needed to excel.
Our assignments are not just challenging; they are an intricate blend of detail, strategic thinking, and critical analysis, offering exposure to industries and issues that drive the economy forward. At Clear Path, we prioritize the welfare and development of our employees. Beyond the professional realm, we actively sponsor various activities fostering team building. Formal training and certification opportunities are also part of our commitment to continuous growth and excellence. Join us on this dynamic journey where intelligence meets innovation! Visit our career website to learn more about our benefits and teams: Career Opportunities at Clear Path Utility Solutions (clearpathutilityconsulting.com)
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