NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Ecological Services Coordinator
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expEast Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. They are seeking an Ecological Services Coordinator to specialize in obtaining and compliance with permits from regulatory agencies to protect biological resources and evaluate projects for potential impacts to sensitive resources.
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Responsibilities
Conducts field assessments and wildlife surveys, determining project impacts
Develops and recommends project prescriptions
Consults with resource and regulatory personnel
Negotiates and implements mitigation measures
Works on legal Memorandum of Understandings issued by State, Federal, and regulatory agencies
Conducts field and resource assessments of listed species to assist, complement, and support the Park District's wildlife management, recovery, and enhancement plans
Monitors, researches, surveys, and implements management plans pertinent to the Park District's wildlife populations
Provides information to internal departments for decision making, including land use development plans, proposed land acquisitions, capital development, and maintenance projects
Coordinates with outside contractors and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on the implementation of feral animal management
Possesses regulatory permits from resource and regulatory agencies for wildlife species that occur in the Regional Park District lands
Trains and consults other staff on project assessment, regulatory processes and permitting, biological monitoring, compliance, and environmental and biological awareness
Coordinates joint wildlife related projects on a local, state, and federal level
Conducts special studies pertinent to Park District and regional issues, State and Federal efforts, and public concerns to enhance and protect rare, threatened, and endangered species
Participates in Technical Advisory Committees and other groups on restoration and recovery lands projects
Prepares and implements contracts and request for proposals
Provides wildlife information for submission of grant proposals
Comments on state and assembly bills that may impact wildlife resources
Assists with resolving legal cases and issues
Addresses resource issues for encroachment permits
Coordinates and assists Public Affairs on press releases and media interviews
Manages and provides photographic stock
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biological sciences or a related field
Five years of professional level experience performing field and administrative work in the fields mentioned above
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification
Experience in obtaining regulatory permits
A firm understanding of State and Federal Regulations related to biological resources
Knowledgeable in wildlife biology and ecology
Strong working knowledge of locally occurring special status species
Strong problem-solving abilities
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Knowledge of field survey techniques for biological, ecological, and environmental principles pertaining to wildlife and resource management
Knowledge of principles and practices of CEQA, State and Federal Endangered Species Act, and regulatory agencies
Knowledge of permit requirements
Knowledge of integration of biological systems
Knowledge of aquatic and terrestrial systems, integrative biology, wildlife and systematic ecology, and special status species
Knowledge of stream and wetland systems, functions and processes and what causes disturbances
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to investigate, conduct and coordinate research, monitor projects, analyze biological data, provide recommendations, and help develop management plans
Ability to negotiate and obtain regulatory permits
Ability to obtain a variety of State, Federal and Scientific Collection permits, including the USACE Qualified Wetland Delineator; use a variety of firearms
Ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
Ability to maintain good physical conditioning for working rugged terrain and extreme weather conditions, and tolerating poison oak
Ability to work unusual hours
Ability to interpret topographical and geographic information systems (GIS) based maps
Ability to speak before the media and write ecological reports
Ability to develop mitigation measures effectively
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending
Pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Free on-site parking
Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch)
Company
NEOGOV
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