Senior Natural Resource Specialist

Salary : $85,253.04 - $103,606.56 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 29093-B
Department: Sanitation Districts Agency
Opening Date: 11/07/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. The cut-off's are at 5:00 pm on:
11/14/2023, 11/21/2023, 11/30/2023 (Final)
Senior Natural Resource Specialists develop and maintain Natural Resources. Activities include, but are not limited to all aspects of Natural Resource management: wetlands development, management and maintenance; wildlife development and management; habitat and sensitive species mitigation and development including restoration and enhancement; vegetation management and monitoring; landscape development and maintenance, lease management; and security.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Scientific method and its application.
• Botany - taxonomy, field identification, and ecology.
• Mammalogy - taxonomy, field identification, census techniques, methodology, management philosophy, and general ecology.
• Ornithology - taxonomy, field identification, census techniques, methodology, management philosophy, and general ecology.
• Fisheries biology.
• Wetlands and vernal pool ecology.
• Wildlife sampling, monitoring, and management.
• Vegetation sampling methods, monitoring, and management.
• Range management.
• Agricultural and restoration practices.
• California Fish and Game and US Fish and Wildlife Service laws and regulations and species listed as special concern or higher.
• Local, State, and Federal regulation regarding wildlife hazard management.
• Data analysis and statistical methods and its application.
• Geology - soil identification and sampling.
• Wetland management techniques.
• Land management principles including techniques of Natural Resource management, enhancement, and restoration.
• Wildlife habitat restoration techniques.
• Wetlands regulations and management.
• Landscape maintenance management principles and techniques.
• Environmental impact assessment and mitigation process, including Federal and State laws and local ordinances governing environmental documentation.
• Federal and State laws and local ordinances governing protected species .
• Environmental resource management regulation including federal and state laws regulation placement of fill and waters of the United States.
• Water Quality monitoring and toxic event investigation techniques.
• Research and the scientific method including statistical analysis and reporting.
• Scientific, report, and popular writing.
• Principles and techniques of personnel management and coordination.

Ability to:

• Identify different types of vegetation and wildlife by visual observation and recognition of animal voice calls.
• Design and conduct scientific experiments and apply results to work.
• Conduct thorough research apply to work.
• Design and manage complex programs of herbicide application, mowing, burning, and other vegetation management techniques.
• Analyze problems accurately and take effective action.
• Prepare written analysis, evaluation, summaries, recommendations, correspondence, and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Operate personal computer and use software.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment.
• Develop, recommend, and implement all components of a Natural Resources management program.
• Organize and monitor the work of subordinate staff.
• Recommend, plan, organize, and implement long and short term projects.

Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fields such as Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Botany, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or related studies.
AND
Three years experience in Natural Resource management performing duties relating to wildlife inventory, field data collection and habitat restoration and management.
License Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Failure to maintain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Some positions in this series may require the possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate for pesticide application.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to: walk, climb, wade, and otherwise travel by foot, carrying equipment and materials weighing as much as 50 pounds over unimproved terrain; work in a stooped or kneeling position for long periods of time to install plants, irrigation systems, collect animal and/or vegetative specimens; bend, stoop, and kneel to inspect and maintain plants, traps, and equipment, and work for prolonged periods of time in various weather conditions. Some positions require the use of respiratory protection equipment; the handling of wild animals; the use of immobilizing drugs, syringes, scalpels, and tissue cores.
Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational, certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirement (copy of diploma, transcripts, license, or certificate) with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a...