Natural Resource Specialist (3420) Burlingame, CA Natural Resources & Lands Management Division, SFPUC (160361)

Project Name: Habitat Restoration with Native and Non-Native Plant Control     

This project includes watershed wide stewardship (implementing weed control and habitat enhancement) as well as supporting mitigation sites. Responsibilities include nesting bird surveys rare plant surveys seed collection biomonitoring during tree removal work recording data in GIS and preparing reports. The duration of this project is 36 months.

Position Summary

The 3420 Natural Resource Specialist will work on weed control and revegetation projects that help SFPUC comply with mitigation requirements related to federally listed plant (fountain thistle dwarf flax) and animal species (Mission Blue butterfly CA red legged frog SF garter snake) and construction/operational impacts on sensitive habitats (wetlands oak woodlands). 

The focus of the 3420 Natural Resource Specialist is to implement field functions of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program under the general direction of the 3421 Natural Resources Chief. Specifically the 3420 performs pest control measures that support natural resource conservation and land management at a watershed wide scale. The Natural Resource specialist operates and maintains equipment such as sprayers vehicles and specialized tools; directs contractors interns and seasonal workers in the field to implement planned work; monitors ecosystems and evaluates natural pest predators and conditions that may contribute to pest problems; records and maintains needed supplies and maintains records.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Maintains wildlife native plant habitat and biological diversity; implements habitat restoration ecological restoration and wildlife enhancement projects; conserves intact ecosystems; and manages natural resources.

2. Determines plant composition for restoration of native ecosystems wildlife habitat and rare and endangered species conservation.

3. Monitors and studies rare and endangered plant and animal populations habitat health and diversity.

4. Practices methods and procedures to identify erosion of soils on steep slopes addresses all landslides and gullying in intact native ecosystems and constructs and maintains trails.

5. Identifies local native plants in all stages of lifecycle collects seed and propagates local native plant species for habitat restoration projects.

6. Monitors and controls invasive species in all life stages using Early Detection and Rapid Response techniques to minimize impacts on surrounding native plant communities.

7. Performs landscape cleanup and general maintenance activities including litter removal illegal dumping and encampment cleanup.

Work Schedule: 7 am 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

Work Location: 100 San Andreas Valley Road Burlingame CA 94011

Qualifications :

These minimum qualifications establish the education training experience special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note additional qualifications (i.e. special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in the conservation and management of natural ecosystems native plant communities and wildlife habitat.

License and Certification: Possession of a valid California driver license.

Employees will be required to obtain a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) or a Qualified Applicators License (QAL) from the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

Substitutions:

Completion of coursework in Biological Sciences Natural Resource Management and Earth Science from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to eighteen (18) months of the required experience. Thirty (30) semester / forty-five (45) quarter units equals one (1) year.

Three (3) years of professional gardening experience may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification of Education and Experience:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at:  applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees or education from Non-Accredited Schools please visit How to Verify Education Requirements

Note on Minimum Qualifications/Verification of Education and Experience

Please be advised that two (2) years of professional experience 4000 full-time work hours. If attempting to meet eighteen (18) months of the required experience through educational substitution please submit college transcripts demonstrating relevant coursework with your application. 

Additional Information :

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• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time