Ecological Resource Specialist

The Job

The Department of Public Works, Environmental Management Division is recruiting for an Ecological Resource Specialist who is responsible for managing and conducting ecological and biological duties such as performing wildlife (including threatened and endangered species) surveys; performing biological assessments; report writing; preparation of ecological management plans; and providing biological knowledge and insight to aide in capital improvement, routine maintenance, and restoration projects.

For more detailed information, refer to the Ecological Resource Specialist job description.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

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Benefits By Occ upation al Unit: Administrative Services

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMEN T

Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County and occasional overnight travel may be required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required and must be maintained.

Licensing/Certification: Within 12 months of hire, the incumbent must apply for a Scientific Collecting Permit (SCP) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The SCP allows for scientific handling/collection of native and non-native species.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet both the education and experience requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in the natural or environmental sciences.
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience conducting and preparing biological assessments encompassing the identification of western birds, mammals, plants, and reptiles.
Substitution : Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed graduate level coursework may substitute for maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with plant life and wildlife indigenous to the diverse regions of the Southwestern United States, as well as specific knowledge of the plant life and wildlife of San Bernardino County and its surrounding regions is preferred and should be referenced in work history and responses to supplemental questions.

Candidates who possess any of the following are highly desirable and encouraged to apply:

• A permit to work with and trap a particular species or suite of species
• Significant demonstrable field experience in trapping or protocol survey for one or more species
• A certificate, license, or demonstrable experience in a particular biological discipline relevant to the work performed by the County

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by 5 PM on March 14, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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