Parks Natural Resource Program Coordinator

Salary : $88,454.08 - $107,057.60 Annually

Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24-T91-B

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 01

Description

Under general direction, to plan, evaluate, implement and coordinate the goals and missions of the County Parks and Recreation Department's Natural Resource Management Program, which is designed to provide natural science information, natural resource program expertise, conservation and enhancement of the department's natural resources, such as wildlife, vegetation, geology, aquatic ecosystems and other sensitive ecosystems.

Typical Tasks

• Coordinates and implements natural resource management policies, procedures, plans, and activities;
• Develops, coordinates and implements joint natural resource management projects in accordance with established policies with entities, including but not limited to, academic institutions, County Park staff, volunteers and other related County and outside agencies;
• Coordinates and implements programs and activities that conserve and / or enhance the natural resources, wildlife, vegetation, geology, aquatic ecosystems and other sensitive ecosystems with park staff, volunteers, or other outside agencies and institutions;
• Recommends potential grant funding projects and assists with preparation of grant proposals; coordinates, implements and tracks projects funded by grants and grant funds related to natural resource management;
• Coordinates and implements project monitoring and surveys / inventory of natural resources, including but not limited to; vegetation, wildlife, sensitive and listed plants and wildlife, etc.
• Trains, leads, assigns and keeps apprised of work status of subordinate staff and other personnel engaged in implementing natural resource programs and / or monitoring and natural research techniques;
• Establishes, coordinates, and implements methods for monitoring impacts to park natural resources, changes in ecosystem process, effectiveness of department practices and projects, survey and inventory of natural resource and current resource management techniques; Recommends draft operation budget for Natural Resource Management Program within the functional assignment;
• Administers, coordinates and / or directs consultant work on biotic surveys for environmental assessments and implements natural resource restoration and / or enhancement projects;
• Coordinates, prepares or assists with the preparation of regulatory permit applications required for resource management programs, memorandum of understanding and other documents required for resource programs and coordinates and tracks the conditions of compliance;
• Establishes methods and monitors baseline conditions of natural resources for various parks and evaluates effectiveness of up-to-date practices in resource management techniques;
• Serves as departmental liaison with natural resource management agencies and organizations and participates in public meetings regarding resource management issues;
• Trains and leads staff in resource management techniques;
• Plans, coordinates and implements mitigation, monitoring and vegetation management programs within assigned park region or functional assignment, including but not limited to; livestock grazing licenses, prescribed burning, integrated pest management programs, etc.
• Reads, interprets and applies environmental regulations, guidelines and polices; understands plans, specifications and other contract documents related to natural resource management;
• Provides natural resource technical input on one or more aspects of natural resource management;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resources, Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies or a closely related field.

Two (2) years of professional experience in the planning and protection of natural resources, including conducting environmental research.

Special Requirements :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Physical Requirements

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits

The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account

The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D

The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness

The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement

A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer :

a) Employer name(s)

b) Job title(s)

c) Start / end dates of employment

d) Total hours worked per week

e) Description of task(s) performed Do you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question? )

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any of the following fields?

If you selected "other closely related field" in the previous question, please indicate the field of study. Otherwise, indicate "N / A."

How many years of professional experience do you possess in the planning and protection of natural resources, including conducting environmental research?

Describe your professional experience in the planning and protection of natural resources, including conducting environmental research. Be detailed and specific and include employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, and hours worked per week. If no such experience, indicate "N / A."

Describe your experience managing habitats and ecosystems (i.e., rangeland management, prescribed fire, grassland or woodland improvement) to meet natural resource management objectives. Provide details of how land management objectives were established and further explain if the management approach was successful. In your response, include employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, and hours worked per week. If no such experience, indicate "N / A."

Describe your experience directing, leading, training, and / or collaborating with consultants, contractors, and / or volunteers to design or implement natural resource projects. In your response, include employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, hours worked per week. If no such experience, indicate "N / A."

How did you find out about this job?

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Required Question

Salary : $88,454 - $107,058