Natural Resources Program Supervisor

Position Information

Regional Parks is looking for a Natural Resources Program Supervisor!

Starting salary $41.02/hour ($85,613/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

The Position

The Natural Resources Program Supervisor will work in the Natural Resources Division and help facilitate ecosystem resilience for over 16,000 acres of park land. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing programs related to rangelands, wetlands and watersheds, forestry and fuels management, and other natural resource topics. Additionally, you will supervise and direct the work of staff, volunteers, and contractors engaged in monitoring, stewardship, and restoration activities.

Responsibilities of the Natural Resources Program Supervisor will include:

• Facilitating fuels reduction, prescribed grazing, and vegetation and wildlife management
• Managing complex restoration projects
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other governmental agencies, community groups, schools, staff, and private businesses
• Responding to the public's questions and inquiries regarding natural resource management and assisting in delivering natural resources and outdoor recreation programs
• Assisting in supporting web site content and materials for department promotional and communication activities
• Assisting the Natural Resources Manager in the pursuit of grants and special funding avenues for park projects

As the ideal candidate you will have several years of work experience in the field of vegetation management, such as rangeland management, prescribed herbivory, public lands grazing and/or forestry management, and fuel reduction. You will also possess many of the following:

• Certification as a Rangeland Manager or Registered Professional Forester or the interest, experience, and coursework to become certified within three years
• Experience managing grant projects including writing grants and successfully securing grant funding
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to publicly speak
• The ability to build effective working relationships with diverse groups
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desired but not required

Please note: This position works both outside in the field and in an office setting

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $650 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Natural Resources Program Supervisor position in the Regional Parks Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Park Program Supervisor

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education : Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with coursework in environmental and social sciences, natural resource management, cultural history, education, marketing, public administration, communications, community organizing, recreation services, or a closely related field, AND two years of professional level experience performing public relations, marketing, or program management, or education activities in support of a program in the area of recreation, aquatics, natural resources, environmental and cultural education and/or outreach program that included at least one year supervising or leading staff. An advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Required Certifications: First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) card, AND American Red Cross or American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required during the six-month probationary period. For certain assignments (e.g., aquatics), the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate is required within one year of employment. Once obtained, these certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of the strategies and methods of effective program development, coordination, and evaluation; technical program requirements in one or more park program areas (e.g., recreation, aquatics, interpretation, natural resources, environmental and cultural education, and/or outreach); effective teaching and training strategies; principles, techniques, and methods of public relations; supervision and leadership principles and techniques; office procedures and equipment including computers and applicable software applications; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; techniques for communicating effectively with culturally diverse partners and program participants; techniques of preparing business correspondence and reports; and fundamentals of instruction and curriculum development.

Ability to: develop, implement, and coordinate programs in park program areas (e.g., recreation, aquatics, natural resources, environmental and cultural education, and/or outreach); represent Regional Parks on various committees and councils, with community organizations, and in meetings; gather and analyze statistical information; communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and effective manner for audiences with varied socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, external partners, and stakeholders; and effectively use computer systems, applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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