Natural Resource Specialist SF Rec Park Job San Francisco area,California USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Position: Natural Resource Specialist 3420 SF Rec Park

Job Overview

Under general supervision, the Natural Resource Specialist performs difficult and responsible field work to maintain, restore, protect and enhance natural resource areas, ecosystems, native plant communities and wildlife habitat from invasive species.

Responsibilities

Assesses, monitors, maintains, conserves and augments wildlife, native plant habitat, and biological diversity; implements habitat restoration, ecological restoration and wildlife enhancement projects; conserves intact ecosystems; and manages natural resources.

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

Conducts studies, inventories, surveys and monitors rare plant and animal populations, habitat health and diversity, and endangered species populations; utilizes spatial database.

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

Identifies local native plants in all stages of lifecycle and understands the nature habitat requirement for native species to correctly collect seed and restore habitat.

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

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

Collects seed and propagates hundreds of local native plant species for habitat restoration projects.

Leads the work of volunteers, Public Service Aids (9910), Apprentice Gardeners (3410) and Gardeners (3417).

Nature of Work

The Natural Resource Specialist workload is mainly a field position with very little time spent indoors in an office setting. This position may be required to address emergencies outside of regular working schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

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

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

License and Certification

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

Substitution

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.

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. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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