Natural Resource Conservation Service Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description Under general direction, to plan, evaluate, implement and coordinate the goals and missions of the County Parks and Recreation Department's Natural Resource Management Program, which is designed to provide natural science information, natural resource program expertise, conservation and enhancement of the department's natural resources, such as wildlife, vegetation, geology, aquatic ecosystems and other sensitive ecosystems. Typical Tasks Coordinates and implements natural resource management policies, procedures, plans, and activities; Develops, coordinates and implements joint natural resource management projects in accordance with established policies with entities, including but not limited to, academic institutions, County Park staff, volunteers and other related County and outside agencies; Coordinates and implements programs and activities that conserve and/or enhance the natural resources, wildlife, vegetation, geology, aquatic ecosystems and other sensitive ecosystems with park staff, volunteers, or other outside agencies and institutions; Recommends potential grant funding projects and assists with preparation of grant proposals; coordinates, implements and tracks projects funded by grants and grant funds related to natural resource management; Coordinates and implements project monitoring and surveys/inventory of natural resources, including but not limited to; vegetation, wildlife, sensitive and listed plants and wildlife, etc. Trains, leads, assigns and keeps apprised of work status of subordinate staff and other personnel engaged in implementing natural resource programs and/or monitoring and natural research techniques; Establishes, coordinates, and implements methods for monitoring impacts to park natural resources, changes in ecosystem process, effectiveness of department practices and projects, survey and inventory of natural resource and current resource management techniques; Recommends draft operation budget for Natural Resource Management Program within the functional assignment; Administers, coordinates and/or directs consultant work on biotic surveys for environmental assessments and implements natural resource restoration and/or enhancement projects; Coordinates, prepares or assists with the preparation of regulatory permit applications required for resource management programs, memorandum of understanding and other documents required for resource programs and coordinates and tracks the conditions of compliance; Establishes methods and monitors baseline conditions of natural resources for various parks and evaluates effectiveness of up-to-date practices in resource management techniques; Serves as departmental liaison with natural resource management agencies and organizations and participates in public meetings regarding resource management issues; Trains and leads staff in resource management techniques; Plans, coordinates and implements mitigation, monitoring and vegetation management programs within assigned park region or functional assignment, including but not limited to; livestock grazing licenses, prescribed burning, integrated pest management programs, etc.

Reads, interprets and applies environmental regulations, guidelines and polices; understands plans, specifications and other contract documents related to natural resource management; Provides natural resource technical input on one or more aspects of natural resource management; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties as assigned. Employment Standards Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resources, Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies or a closely related field. -AND- Two (2) years of professional experience in the planning and protection of natural resources, including conducting environmental research.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California driver's license upon appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit. Possession of a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross before completion of the probationary period. Obtain and maintain a Wildfire Red Card (32 hours of training and annual refresher training) before completion of the probationary period.

Knowledge of: Ecology of wildlife communities typical of Santa Clara County; Wildlife habitat impact assessment techniques including modeling methodologies; California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Protective Act and other environmental laws and regulations; Design and implementation of wildlife and vegetative monitoring programs; Principles and techniques of revegetation and restoration ecology; California plant species and communities, particularly those typical of or similar to those in Santa Clara County; Environmental regulation related to wetlands, lake and riparian environments, endangered and threatened species; non-point source pollution and erosion control and other environmental issues; Planning and practice of resource monitoring including collection techniques. Ability to: Work independently as well as in a team environment in remote settings; Prepare resource management plans, policies, procedures and guidelines, conduct baseline biotic surveys and monitor resource conditions and design practical and successful revegetation projects; Prepare and maintain accurate records or resource monitoring and program data; Plan and implement mitigation, monitoring, and vegetative management programs including the use of prescribed burning, grazing, mowing, herbicides and manual controls; Interpret and apply environmental regulations, guidelines, and policies; Read, interpret and understand plans, specifications and other contract documents related to resource management; Train other staff members on resource management, monitoring and research techniques; Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing in order to prepare and deliver presentations and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and other agencies. Physical Requirements Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push and pull supplies weighing up to sixty (60) pound; Must be able to stand, walk in remote areas, or sit for extending periods of time; Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, grasp and manipulate small objects with hands.

Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours. Willingness to wear and maintain a departmental prescribed uniform.