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Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project or program management capacity. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Notes to Applicants Position Overview Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the water resource planning and analysis program within Austin Water's Systems Planning Division. Key functions include: Water supply, water resource analysis, Region K water planning, water rights, and Imagine Austin's Sustainably Manage Our Water Resources Priority Program ( SMOWR ) Oversee staff in the development, implementation, and updates of Water Forward, Austin's 100-year integrated water resource plan Manage complex programs that include involvement with diverse internal and external stakeholders including Austin Water, City Departments, and Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task force (aka: Water Forward Task Force), other agencies, regional water planning group, the community, and consultants. Participate in and coordination with numerous and other ongoing related efforts including City of Austin and LCRA Water Partnership, climate resiliency assessments, innovative water strategies, social equity and affordability efforts, conservation, and reclaimed water Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. When completing a City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers. A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range $35.20 - $45.76 Hours Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, with some flexibility. Job Close Date 04/08/2020 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St., Austin, 78701 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, Geology, Engineering related to this field, or any other related degree Proven experience successfully leading and/or supervising teams in water resources planning and analysis and water supply analysis including modeling and GIS and data analysis to achieve individual and collective goals Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills Understanding of Texas water rights concepts including surface water rights Knowledge and skill in participating with regional water planning, specifically for Region K, or similar experience Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Develops and implements full-scale complex or multiple programs that may have both internal and external stakeholders. Determines program goals, objectives and resource requirements. Establishes program standards, methods, policies and procedures. Develops, manages and submits proposed budget and forecast planning. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs. Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, and implements improvement strategies. Develops, manages, and monitors the program budget and associated projects and provide financial information. Manages, coordinates, implements and monitors projects associated with assigned programs. Interacts with internal and external customers. Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments. Attends meetings and conducts presentations to Boards and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related agencies Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Knowledge of program management • Knowledge of principles and practices associated with assigned program area(s). • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring. • Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project and program activities. • Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedure. • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. • Skill in strategic planning and budgeting • Skill in oral and written communications. • Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities. • Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects and programs. • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. • Skill in using computers and related software applications. • Skill in data analysis and problem solving. • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. • Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other city employees, City management, political offices and the public. • Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires a graduation with bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project or program management capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe in detail how you meet the minimum qualifications above. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, Geology, Engineering related to this field, or any other related degree? (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience successfully leading or supervising teams in water resources planning and analysis and water supply analysis including modeling and GIS and data analysis. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with technical writing, presentation, and communications to technical and non-technical audiences. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your understanding of and experience with Texas water rights concepts, including surface water rights. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your knowledge and skill in participating with regional water planning, specifically for Region K, or any other similar experience. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * If selected as top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation? Yes No * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee's full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER C-3901-I APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Beginning Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. ONLINE FILING ONLY FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Essential Job Functions A Survey Supervisor I, Flood Control is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: provides administrative and technical supervision for sub-professional office engineering personnel engaged in the implementation, coordination and checking of general surveys; reviews Record of Survey Maps and Corner Records for compliance with the Professional Land Surveyor's Act; reviews pending jobs and supervises the assembly of all survey information such as tract maps, parcel maps, construction and design plans and surveys of record that are needed to accomplish field survey work; designs and recommends control systems and methods to be used for hydrographic surveys and coordinates this work with the Field Engineers; supervises and performs checks on survey calculations for closing and adjusting traverses, computing coordinates, trilateration and triangulation, and reconciling conflicting vertical control data; plans and coordinates survey methods to obtain the desired accuracy, to meet legal requirements, to meet completion dates, and to ensure the suitability of surveys for intended purposes; analyzes completed survey notes for mathematical accuracy, accepted surveying practices, and conformance to required methodology and legal requirements; prepares specifications for aerial mapping and photography, reviews bids, and recommends contract awards; initiates requests for aerial mapping and photography, coordinates work with the contractors and checks finished products and billing for compliance with contract provisions; supervises the preparation of topographic maps based on survey data; and administers and coordinates consultant surveying contracts or the surveying portion of general design contracts including all liaison and negotiations with consultants for the completion of such contacts from design and control phase to the conclusion of construction. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Three years of experience as a Survey Party Chief I in the service of the County of Los Angeles*. Option II: One year of experience at the level of a Survey Party Chief II**. A California State Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor, or a California State Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued prior to January 1, 1982 is required. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. LICENSE INFORMATION Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.*. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *To qualify applicants must have County status as a Survey Party Chief I as evidenced by holding such payroll title for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. **Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Survey Party Chief II is defined as performing the more complex or difficult types of surveying, such as specialized geodetic control, boundary, hydrographic, right of way and construction surveys including supervision of a large survey crew or multiple survey crews in the field in the above types of surveys. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an Interview covering experience, work style, and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register. Final results will be sent by U.S.. postal mail. Test scores cannot be disclosed over the phone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. SPECIAL INFORMATION The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill a vacancy in the Department of Public Works. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements . Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process. IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . ONLINE FILING ONLY Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. We must receive your application by 5:30 P.M., Pacific Time, on the last day of filing. Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to bbaiz@dpw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application filing online. Please include your name, exam number and exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Barbara Baiz Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Fax : (626) 979-5440 Department Contact Email: bbaiz@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services : (800) 735-2922 Closing Date/Time:

Serves as Chief Water Operator for the City overseeing the operation, treatment, and maintenance of the City’s Water Production and Distribution Systems. The below list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY the incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.   TASKS: Manages the day-to-day operations and activities of staff engaged in performing duties as it relates to the City’s Water Distribution and Water Treatment Systems; Maintains the services in the public right-of-way, sewer mains, storm drains, manholes and catch basins, collection and disposal of hazardous waste; Coordinates assigned activities with other units, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; Supervises recycled water operations and water conservation, emergency water breaks, compliance with federal and state regulations; Determines and implements a schedule to replace, repair water meter, water line gate valves and fire hydrants; Informs, confers and provide field operation management assistance to the Principal Engineer – Water Operations; Investigates, documents and reports water distribution and  production operations for the City; Responds to customer concerns, inquiries, and complaints; Prepares the Division’s budget, projects staffing needs, and completes performance appraisals and suggests improvements for career development;

This class series encompasses positions that perform a broad range of professional and technical work involving but not limited to: cultural/natural resource assessment, programming, funding, evaluation, survey, inventory, preservation, research, education, planning, mitigation and recovery. The Nevada Arts Council is recruiting for a Cultural/Natural Resource Specialist 2/Community Arts Development Specialist in Carson City. This position develops, manages, and coordinates short and long-term programs, services and partnerships of the Community Arts Development Program (CAD) of the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). The program is designed to meet the needs of constituents statewide in conjunction with the mission and goals of the NAC and to address the needs of local arts agencies, communities, and arts organizations to enhance community development through the arts. Serving all regions of the state, the CAD Program provides networking, training and funding to local arts agencies, community organizations, public institutions and businesses to advance partnerships, grow local cultural programing, and increase participation in the arts for residents and visitors. This position will be located in northern Nevada in the Carson City office and will collaborate with the Community Arts Development Specialist located in Las Vegas. Responsibilities include assisting with program development, assessment and budget management while providing individualized technical assistance and skills training to local arts agencies, communities and community arts organizations on a wide variety of topics. The position also focuses on planning and facilitation of public meetings, workshops and conferences, grants and funding proposals, articles and publications. The position collaborates with other NAC program areas on agency-wide activities, such as board meetings, surveys, and strategic planning; and assists with the Community Impact Grant and provides general assistance to applicants for other NAC grant categories as part of the agency's grant management process. These grant categories include, but are not limited to, Professional Development Grants, Operational Grants and Project Grants for Organizations. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time: 04/03/2020

Under general supervision, performs routine skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work at the Water Resource Department facilities including: wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, water treatment sites, prv stations and well sites. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots motors, controls, programmable logic controllers, valves, electrical equipment, compressors and well equipment at the Water Resources Department facilities. Monitors and repairs water well and booster stations; maintains water chlorinator and generating equipment. Fabricates, constructs, installs, and repairs equipment and machinery. Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Maintains operation and maintenance records and schedules. Completes required daily documentation, logs and reports. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements: Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years skilled in the maintenance and operations of wastewater treatment, collections, water distribution, water treatment and equipment operations experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of City policies and procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices of water and wastewater treatment distribution and operation. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair methods and materials. Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and materials used in maintaining, repairing, or constructing deep well facilities, booster stations, wastewater treatment plant equipment and machinery and wastewater lift stations. Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics of systems involving pneumatic tanks, deep wells, air compressors, actuators, wet wells, pumps, and booster stations. Knowledge of safety standards and practices. Knowledge of traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation. Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management. Skill in safe and efficient operation of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures. Skill in reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for vehicles and equipment. Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions. Additional Information: Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Driver's License. Possession of a grade 1 Water or Wastewater Operator Certification from ADEQ or the ability to acquire within one year of hire. Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and in public facilities Reports To: Water Resources Superintendent-Reclamation Supervision Exercised: None FLSA Status: Non-exempt Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Foresters perform professional duties in forestry, natural resource management and conservation, fire prevention and suppression, and related areas. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position will be stationed at one of three Nevada Division of Forestry Conservation Camps: Carlin, Ely or Wells. The Division of Forestry's mission is to provide professional natural resource and wildland fire management services to enhance, conserve and protect forest, rangeland and watershed values, endangered plants and other native flora. Under the supervision of the Northern Region Resource Management Officer, the position is responsible for implementing the natural resource program in the Nevada Division of Forestry's Northern Region (Elko, White Pine, Lander and Eureka counties). This position will, through collaboration and cooperative efforts, provide technical assistance to private landowners and state, tribal, and local governments, through natural resource program areas including but not limited to fuels management, biomass utilization, post-fire rehabilitation and restoration, urban and community forestry, rangeland watershed and forest stewardship, protected plant management, and restoration plant materials. This position will make landowner contacts, create project plans, conduct archaeological surveys and threatened and endangered species clearances, obtain all necessary landowner waivers and permits/variances, coordinate crews for project work, and monitor crews and/or contractors for project compliance. Project management activities will require regular travel throughout the region, the ability to work independently, and may involve work in arduous terrain and inclement weather. This position will also provide technical training on currently accepted natural resource management techniques to general public, professional, and internal staff audiences. The position is state general funded. For additional information, please refer to http://forestry.nv.gov/ndf-jobs/full-time-jobs/. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time:

Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is assigned to the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area and will be performing duties involving the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, surveying wildlife populations and hunters, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and maintaining public use facilities. This position is being recruited at both the Wildlife Area Technician 1 and 2 levels and may be filled at either level. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the level that best matches their education and experience. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time:

Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position is assigned to the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area and will be performing duties involving the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, surveying wildlife populations and hunters, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and maintaining public use facilities. This position is being recruited at both the Wildlife Area Technician 1 and 2 levels and may be filled at either level. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the level that best matches their education and experience. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time:

The CEO will join a vibrant new institution with a compelling mission to unlock water data in California to vastly improve transparency and decision-making. Salary is commensurate with experience and negotiated with final candidates. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com . Contact Valerie Phillips with any questions. Filing deadline: March 31, 2020.

NATURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION COORDINATOR (SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST) The deadline to apply to this recruitment has been extended until Friday, April 10, 2020 at 11:59pm PST. In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective July 3, 2020 - 2.5% increase Effective July 2, 2021 - 2.5% increase Effective July 1, 2022 - 3.5% increase Mandatory Employee Retirement Contributions will decrease on the following dates: Effective July 3, 2020 - 1.2% decrease Effective July 2, 2021 - 1.2% decrease Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Sr. Environmental Resources Specialist vacancies within the County of Orange. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and lower level classifications throughout the County of Orange. DEADLINE TO APPLY Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Friday , March 20, 2020 at 11:59 PM (PST). THE COUNTY The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation. OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR) OC Community Resources is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Community Development, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries. OC PARKS OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County's award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as the parks themselves. THE OPPORTUNITY Under general supervision, theNatural Resources Information Coordinator will provide a wide range of professional support toOC ParksNatural Resources Management & Operations Group, within the Planning and Design Division.Responsibilities of the Natural Resources Group include: planning, implementing and overseeing department-wide natural resource initiatives, programs and projects; conducting natural resources training and advisement; reviewing plans and permits, providing quality assurance and collaborating with partners. The Natural Resources Information Coordinator will develop and oversee multiple programs tracking and reporting environmental regulatory compliance and natural lands management activities, plan and permit reviews, and management success measures. The incumbent will also conduct geospatial mapping, planning and analysis, perform technical data analysis and management, create and manage quality control systems and assist with development of workflows, performance measures and other natural resource strategic initiatives. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Information System Development &Oversight Serve as data keeper, managing natural resources data ( e.g. , rare, threatened and endangered species, habitat restoration and mitigation, weed control, etc .), retention records, Master Plans and Best Management Practices Integrate and manage various information systems ( e.g ., Calflora, California Natural Diversity Database, iNaturalist, GIS, Smartsheets, share-drives, etc. ) and tools ( e.g. , desktop computers, tablets, GPS units, etc .) to fully meet information collection, tracking and reporting needs Develop and implement data management plan for OC Comprehensive Restoration Plan Develop tracking and reporting tools related to performance success measures Develop work flows and tracking for the phases of natural resource and land management projects Enable real-time updates to Master Plans, natural resource plans and Best Management Practices Provide training for staff to use developed tools, workflows and processes Regulatory Compliance, Tracking & Reporting Develop programs, systems and processes to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and agreements Oversee regulatory compliance and reporting obligations ( e.g ., mitigation projects, conservation plans, easements and other land-use agreements) Develop, track and report natural resource strategic goals and performance success measures Compile and analyze technical information for input to information systems and reporting Automate and track pertinent plan and permit reviews Habitat Restoration Programs & Initiatives Support habitat restoration and invasive plant control programs through GIS and data analysis, summary reports, and quality assurance/control of plant survey and treatment data through Calflora Collect and organize historical and current natural resource data and maintain with updated information Perform environmental modeling and forecasting exercises to inform naturalresource decisions Prepare and present comprehensive oral and written reports with related data visualization products ( e.g ., maps, tables, charts, graphs, story boards) and fact sheets to support natural resource management decisions and outreach efforts Develop processes to track and update Natural Resource Best Management Practices in Parks and associated performance success measures Oversee quality control for habitat restoration, weed control and mapping efforts Improve systems and processes to support early detection and rapid response to non-native, invasive weed issues Support natural resource grant applications and track completion of grant obligation activities Provide review and recommendations for natural resource projects, including monitoring, tracking and reporting methods Provide technical representation and convene working groups with partners such as Natural Communities Coalition, California State Parks, Irvine Ranch Conservancy and UC Irvine to collaborate on natural resource programs and initiatives Support coordination and communication with natural resources partners Support development, implementation and long-term management of OC Comprehensive Restoration Plan Contracts Management & Budgeting Develop natural resource-related contracts and oversee consultant and contractor work Coordinate associated communications, budgets, proposals, and permits for natural resource projects DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSAND CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate shall possess two (2) years of experience working with databases and technology related to management of open space lands. The ideal candidate's application will also demonstrate extensive experience, knowledge, and ability in the following core competencies: Technical Knowledge | Natural Resources Principles of Ecology Orange County native and invasive plant species identification Southern California vegetation communities Principles of habitat restoration Weed management strategies Rare and sensitive species management Preparing informational, scientific, technical, and compliance reports Endangered Species Act, California Coastal Act, Fish and Wildlife Code, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act Regulatory permitting processes Federal, State, and County laws, regulations and policies governing wildlife and habitat components Natural Communities Conservation Plans, Habitat Conservation Plans Technical Knowledge | Information Management Systems Geographic Information System (GIS) Web-based applications and databases to support data management and integration Microsoft Office Suite Methods of scientific research and analysis Methods of monitoring habitat values Statistical techniques and their applications Analytical Thinking | Judgment Understand and follow oral and written technical instructions Strong attention to detail, organization skills and time management Analyze problems and adopt an effective course of action Plan, organize, and direct the work of others Sound judgment seeking out resources and/or consulting with others to gain and share information Proactive planning and alignment of all undertakings with organizational vision Effective management of competing priorities while meeting established deadlines Innovation and creativity with a solution focus Awareness of natural resource trends to seek and implement best practices with an emphasis on organizational effectiveness and efficiency Leadership | Teamwork & Communication Effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, contractors, partners, and public Initiative and innovative leadership effectively working within a government structure Empower, mentor and coach staff, contractors, consultants, and volunteers Track record of achieving organizational results Positive image of the organization and working effectively with the community in formal and informal settings Operate independently and collaboratively Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a range of audiences Undertake and complete assignments on time, within budget and policy, with a positive attitude MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please click here to view the minimum qualifications for Senior Environmental Resources Specialist . RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process. Structured Oral Interview |SOI (Weighted 100%) Candidates will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on to the eligible list. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Freddy Jimenez at 714-480-2863 or by email at Freddy.Jimenez@occr.ocgov.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2020 11:59 PM Pacific