- Salary
- $112k – $135k/yr
- Location
- Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Master
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under general direction, to research, plan, analyze and implement ongoing Countywide natural resource conservation projects and/or components of larger environmental conservation programs.
- Functions as a project leader for natural resource conservation and land use by, establishing procedures, setting goals, and assuming responsibility for the final recommendations;
- Leads in the preparation and submittal of the public projects application package for covered parks activities/projects to the new Habitat Agency staff;
- Provides technical review and assistance on the Habitat Agency's preparation of a Reserve Unit Management Plan;
- Plans for the allocation, management and protection of department natural resources;
- Performs environmental reviews and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements;
- Keeps management apprised of developments having a Departmental or Countywide impact;
- Prepares presentations, project proposals and other materials to represent the County before various groups, organizations, and commissions;
- Participates in meetings, committees, conferences, workshops, etc. as a representative of the Department;
- Confers with various entities including scientists, engineers, regulators, Habitat Agency staff, etc. to plan or review projects;
- Collaborates with the Park Planning Division and affected staff to plan production activities;
- Designs and coordinates successive phases of problem analysis and solution proposals;
- Prepares and administers budgets and financial reports;
- Assists in the research and preparation of grant applications;
- Provides stewardship for plant or animal resources or habitats; studies land use, monitors animal populations/ resources;
- Completes California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/ National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permit applications from regulatory agencies;
- Develops and maintains databases, Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and data records related to tracking and monitoring the progress of assigned projects;
- Develops user manuals, checklists and internal procedural memos;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities:
A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Knowledge of:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Regional Planning, Biology, Botany, Environmental and Natural Resource Planning, Environmental Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Management and Protection or a closely related Natural Science field.
- AND -
Three (3) years of professional planning experience.
Knowledge of:
- Basic aims, trends, concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of city and regional planning, zoning administration and regional habitat conservation plans;
- Species, natural communities, ecosystems, ecosystem processes and their conservation needs in Santa Clara County;
- Wildlife and vegetation monitoring/surveying techniques;
- Implications of physical, economic, aesthetic and social factors involved in city and regional planning including the development of urban and suburban environments;
- Governmental organization operations and community interrelationships;
- Research and statistical methods;
- Computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and geospatial software;
- Socioeconomic trends, land use and development patterns as they relate to natural resources;
- Cartographic and infographic design skills;
- Publishing geospatial data and maps to the Web.
- Apply environmental guidelines, regulatory requirements and conditions, evaluate and analyze biological data and technical reports;
- Organize and conduct research studies, manage projects and supervise/manage the work of consultants;
- Prepare comprehensive reports or projects findings, using graphic aids;
- Develop recommendations based on studies, field observation and public contact;
- Speak and write effectively;
- Conduct appropriate procurement process to retain qualified consultants and other expert assistance;
- Understand and relate to others the aims, concepts and principles of city and regional planning and regional habitat conservation plans;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Lead and/ or work with inter-disciplinary teams;
- Manage multiple, concurrent projects.
Skills
Procurement