Natural Resources Specialist I/II

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE !

Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team

in the role of Natural Resources Specialist I/II .

The City of Roseville Parks Recreation & Libraries Department is seeking an analytical, hard worker to join an outstanding team. The position includes but is not limited to planning and conducting various biological surveys, reviewing and monitoring the work of contractors and vendors, and managing and monitoring expenditures. If you thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team wants you to apply!

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the regular and full-time position of Natural Resources Specialist I/II in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, limited-term, and temporary vacancies. The current vacancy is regular, full-time, and benefitted.

What the City of Roseville Offers:

• $29.30 - $45.35 hourly (dependent on experience)
• Opportunities to Learn and Promote
• Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
• Bilingual pay opportunity
• Health and welfare benefits, with City contributions of up to $2,415 per month
• And much more!

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community

DEFINITION
To perform professional and field duties related to the monitoring and maintenance of natural resources. Activities include but are not limited to all aspects of natural resources, habitat and vegetation management, monitoring, and maintenance; habitat and sensitive species mitigation and planning, including restoration and enhancement, flood conveyance, lease management and identification of code violations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS
Natural Resource Specialist I
This is an entry level class in the Natural Resource Specialist series. Position has little or no supervisory experience and works under direct supervision while learning their tasks. The Natural Resource Specialist I is distinguished from the level II by performance of less than the full range of job duties assigned to a level II. Incumbents work under direct supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as processes and procedures of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

Natural Resource Specialist II
This is a journey level class in the Natural Resource Specialist series and is distinguished from the level I by the ability to perform the full range of job duties assigned with occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Natural Resource Specialist I
Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisor. May exercise technical and functional supervision over maintenance staff.

Natural Resource Specialist II
Receives direction from assigned supervisor. Provides direct supervision of maintenance staff.

Examples of Duties

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Minimum Qualifications

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Natural Resource Specialist I

Experience and Training
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in natural resource, habitat and/or wildlife management, including field data collection, monitoring, regulatory compliance, and wetlands, habitat or vegetation restoration is required. One year of lead experience is required.

AND

Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in natural resource management, plant or wildlife biology, ecology, wetland science, botany, environmental studies, or a related field. Four years of related work experience can substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.

License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate, within one year of employment.

Natural Resource Specialist II

Experience and Training
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in natural resource, habitat and/or wildlife management, including field data collection, monitoring, regulatory compliance, and wetlands habitat, or vegetation restoration. Two years of supervisory experience is required.

AND

Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in natural resource management, plant or wildlife biology, ecology, wetland science, botany, environmental studies, or a related field. Four years of related work experience can substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.

License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate within one year of employment.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only. Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org .
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS :
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

Closing Date/Time: 1/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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