Senior Environmental Analyst Public Works Natural Resources Planning

Senior Environmental Analyst -Natural Resources Planning Environmental Services Division -Department of Public Works

The Natural Resources Planning (NRP) office is in the Environmental Services Division of the County of Humboldts Department of Public Works. The office is staffed by the Natural Resources Planning Manager two Environmental Analysts and two Senior Environmental Analysts. The Division is seeking to fill a vacant Full-Time Permanent Senior Environmental Analyst position. The position will be responsible for supporting the Divisions involvement in the North Coast Resource Partnership Humboldt County Fire Safe Council and other duties as assigned.

NRP acts as the Regional Manager for grant funds received by the North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP). The NCRP is an innovative stakeholder-driven collaboration among local government watershed groups tribes and interested partners in the North Coast region of California. The mission of the NCRP is to enhance the watersheds and communities of the North Coast region through integrated multi-objective planning and project implementation in collaboration with North Coast partners. NRP is managing several multi-million-dollar grant agreements serving the North Coast Region and seeks assistance in managing our obligations to our funders and regional partners.

In addition NRP staff provide support to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC) a special committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors to oversee the maintenance and implementation of the Humboldt County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). NRP administers and manages grant opportunities coordinates the development of plans and plan updates and supports the activities of the HCFSC. They also facilitate countywide wildfire preparedness by assisting local Fire Safe Councils Tribes and other local mitigation groups with funding applications planning and outreach to advance risk reduction projects. NRP seeks a qualified team member to continue this work.

• Independently manages and administers planning and implementation projects related to forest health hazard mitigation water resources and community wildfire preparedness with guidance and support from the NRP Manager.
• Coordinates permitting and environmental compliance for environmental projects with guidance and support from the Deputy Director and the NRP Manager.
• Leads the full grant lifecycle: identifies funding opportunities writes competitive proposals develops scopes of work and requests for proposals negotiates executes and manages contracts and sub-grantee agreements and ensures ongoing compliance with funder requirements (e.g. expenditure tracking progress reporting invoicing and timely completion of deliverables).
• Designs and implements outreach strategies to help residents prepare for wildfire. Develops educational materials (print digital and interactive) organizes public meetings and workshops and works with partner organizations Fire Safe Councils Firewise Communities and Tribes to promote defensible space home-hardening and other fire-adapted community practices.
• Manages tasks supports teamwork and boosts efficiency with advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word Excel Teams and Powerpoint) and project management tools (including Airtable Sharepoint and Google Workspace).
• Coordinates and provides staff support for various meetings workshops and webinars including outreach set-up note taking and follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Utilizing geographic information system (GIS) platforms including data creation and maintenance
• Map and web application development
• Administration of ArcGIS Online content and user permissions

• Remote work for this position may be available
• Oral examinations are tentatively scheduled for October 27 28 and 30. The oral exams will take place via Microsoft Teams.

• Coordinates implements and/or directs a variety of activities relating to environmental and natural resources management and planning including special programs and projects.
• Participates in program development and developing policies and procedures.
• Compiles and analyzes data and information to prepare technical environmental documents for review by other governmental agencies.
• Assists users in accessing a data bank containing a variety of environmental resource and impact information and in locating other sources of environmental data.
• Prepares materials for permit applications; applies for and obtains permits from other governmental agencies for various County projects.
• Conducts impact analysis on natural and cultural resources such as air and water quality fish habitat wetlands archaeology and noise pollution; prepares summary of findings and develops recommendations.
• Performs field inspections and monitoring of project sites and facilities.
• Confers with staff from other divisions and provides input regarding environmental resource considerations in the design of County projects; provides technical expertise to other County staff to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Participates in preparing grant applications establishing program budgets and monitors funds; prepares statistical information and reports.
• Works with consultants to prepare contracts and service agreements; monitors the work of such consultants.
• Maintains files and records compiles data and prepares technical and administrative reports; prepares displays maps charts and other visual aids for reports and public presentations.
• Attends public and other governmental agency meetings to gather and provide information regarding the environmental impact of proposed projects; collaborates with community groups and other agencies to plan various projects; prepares reports and presentations for the Board of Supervisors.
• Conducts special studies maintains accurate records and files and prepares varied correspondence and narrative reports.
• May assign direct and review the work of other staff; may participate in the selection training and evaluation of other employees.
• Monitors developments in the environmental management/natural resources field evaluates their impact upon County activities and functions and recommends policy and procedure changes.

• Theories principles and practices of natural resource planning and preservation including environmental research and analysis.
• Legislation and technical standards relating to environmental services and quality.
• Uses impact storage and disposal parameters of chemical pollutants and hazardous wastes.
• Basic theories and principles of earth and biological sciences such as biology chemistry botany zoology geology and soils.
• Analysis techniques project management and report writing techniques.
• Basic budgeting and professional service contract management practices.
• Business and scientific computer applications related to the work.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.

• Compiling and analyzing complex technical and statisticalenvironmental data.
• Interpreting and applying laws regulations policies and procedures.
• Operating drafting cartographic and photographic instruments and equipment.
• Coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County staff community agencies and the public.
• Maintaining accurate manual and computerized records and files.
• Preparing clear and concise reports correspondence and other written materials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

A complete original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for.Applicants must apply online through the Countys automated application system at must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.

Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of additional application screening written and/or practical exam(s) oral interview or any combination thereof.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to fill out the application

Can I change my application after submitting it

How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application

Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC Disabled Persons Veterans LGBTQIA community members etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the recognition of these structural and systemic factors the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways oftentimes outside of formal institutions and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicants qualifications for a position.

If youre excited about this role but your past work experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we strongly encourage you to apply.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs activities and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please contact Human Resources immediately at so arrangements can be made.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race religion or religious creed color age sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status medical condition mental or physical disability military service or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinances.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.

OTHER EXAMINATIONS

Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.

LICENSES

Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California drivers license.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

It is the Countys intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.