Ecologist, Vegetation I​/II

Ecologist I/II, Vegetation Management

Make an impact on the land you help protect! Marin Water is looking for an Ecologist I/II, Vegetation Management to join our Watershed team and help care for some of Marin County's most important natural resources.

This is an opportunity to put your ecological expertise to work in the field and on the ground supporting vegetation management, habitat restoration, biological monitoring, invasive species management, botanical and rare plant surveys, and environmental protection across the District's watershed land.

You will help advance the District's water and capital infrastructure projects by supporting environmental compliance efforts throughout project planning and implementation phases while working alongside a dedicated team of natural resource professionals, field crews, contractors, and community partners to achieve shared project goals. From evaluating vegetation and habitat conditions to developing monitoring programs and supporting restoration projects, your work will directly contribute to the long-term health and stewardship of these vital lands.

Bring your science, field experience, and passion for conservation to Marin Water—and help protect the watersheds that sustain our community.

Apply today for Ecologist I/II – Vegetation Management!

Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries
• Flexible work schedules
• Telework option available once training period is complete
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 District paid holidays
• A variety of benefit options available (medical, dental, vision)

Salary ranges Ecologist I: $8,638 - $10,549 per month Ecologist II: $9,969 - $12,218 per month

Position may be filled at either level dependent on candidate qualifications and the current needs of the department

Filing at 11:59 PM

The District is a medium-sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 250 full-time employees and a $186.5 million combined annual operating and capital budget. Annually, the District delivers water to over 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt.

Tamalpais.

ECOLOGIST I:
Under general supervision, the Ecologist I supports the watershed programs through specific focus areas (disciplines) such as vegetation management, volunteer program coordination, and/or environmental compliance. With a focus on program coordination and scientific skills, the position supports the watershed program. Carries out projects and programs in the areas of vegetation management, wildlife monitoring, volunteer and environmental education, and/or environmental compliance;

and performs other related work as required.

ECOLOGIST II:
The Ecologist II classification leads watershed programs relating to vegetation management, volunteer program coordination, and/or environmental compliance. With an emphasis on program management and scientific skills, the class supports the watershed and natural resources programs. Incumbents lead watershed project and programs in the areas of: vegetation management, wildlife monitoring, volunteer and environmental education, and/or environmental compliance; and perform other related work as required.

Distinguishing characteristics ECOLOGIST I:
Incumbents in this classification, work under supervision, performing the less complex natural resource management duties, involving biological field data collection and analysis, environmental stewardship and/or volunteer coordination, and assist with coordination of natural resources management programs.

The Ecologist I is distinguished from the Ecologist II, which is the advanced journey level classification in that the latter leads planning, program development, project implementation and administration of multiple projects and data. Incumbents in the Ecologist I classification are further distinguished by assignment to the vegetation, environmental compliance, or volunteer program of the Watershed Department. The incumbents are responsible for a broad range of work involved in management of natural and scenic resources of watershed lands.

Positions in the Ecologist class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Ecologist II level are normally filled by advancement from the Ecologist I level; progression to the Ecologist II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications;

(iv) the incumbent satisfactorily meeting the internal promotional criteria; and (v) management approval for progression to the Ecologist II level.

Incumbents may be expected to train, orient, and guide new and regular employees and/or seasonal employees in all aspects of their job.

The following duties are…