Career Opportunity Vacancy No. 2168

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1 Career Opportunity Vacancy No Nellen Avenue Corte Madera CA OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS Salary: $9, $11, per month Posted: 4/12/2018 FILING DEADLINE: Wednesday, 5/9/2018 BY 4:30 P.M. FOR MANUAL SUBMISSIONS; 5:00 P.M. FOR ONLINE SUBMISSIONS The (MMWD) is recruiting for a in the Facilities and Watershed Division. THE DISTRICT District is a medium sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 244 full time employees and a $120,000,000 combined annual operating and capital budget for FY Annually, the District delivers water to approximately 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for approximately 22,000 acres of watershed lands on Mt. Tamalpais. THE OPPORTUNITY The will lead natural resource management on 22,000 acres of watershed lands including much of Mt. Tamalpais, a highly popular and biologically rich landscape at the edge of the urbanized San Francisco Bay Area. Primary duties include managing inventory and monitoring programs for special status plants and animals, implementing forest and meadow habitat restoration projects to maintain water quality and ecosystem resiliency, and maintaining fuel breaks to reduce wildfire hazard to nearby communities. The successful candidate also directs programs for public engagement including watershed education, citizen science, and volunteers. MMWD works in partnership with federal, state, and county public land managers, through participation in the Tamalpais Lands Collaborative (aka One Tam). The incumbent manages two full-time staff and up to 8 seasonal positions, coordinates activities of One Tam staff resources and directs the work of environmental consultants and contractors. The Natural Resources Program Manager also works closely with watershed ranger, maintenance, fishery and administrative staff to accomplish watershed management goals. DEFINITION Under general direction, plans, implements and supervises the District's watershed natural resource management programs including the vegetation and wildlife management, erosion control, and watershed land management; supervises professional and technical staff; coordinates assigned activities and functions with other District departments, public and private agencies, directs District s watershed volunteer program: serves as integrated pest management coordinator for MMWD District land and properties; prepares work projects, budgets, and maintenance systems for natural resource management; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This single-position mid-management class has functional management responsibilities for the natural resources of the District s watershed lands. The position combines supervisory responsibilities with technical expertise relating to natural resource management. The incumbent reports to the Watershed Resources

2 Manager and is responsible for a broad range of work involved in management of natural and scenic resources of watershed land, and provides operational direction to watershed staff. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following: Develops, plans, and provides direction to the technical and support staff in all phases of the District's Vegetation Management Plan and other watershed natural resources programs; reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff, work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; Formulates and directs broad programs and specific projects that implement the Board of Director s policies for the protection, maintenance and restoration of watershed natural resources such as habitation restoration, management of special status species, exotic plant and animal control, revegetation, wildland disease and insect control, erosion control, and prescribed fire management; Provides environmental review for maintenance activities and other projects on the watershed; Provides overall direction for the District s volunteer program for natural resource and facility management; Coordinates the District s integrated pest management (IPM) committee and monitors and directs all IPM activities on District lands and properties; Maintains or oversees the maintenance of daily, seasonal and annual records and maps, such as those detailing fires and fire suppression activities; special status species, vegetation types and wildlife habitats; Manages or oversees natural resource inventory and monitoring programs; surveys special status and invasive plant and animal species, and maps vegetation; develops and maintains data and library of research and reports on subject matter related to watershed natural resources; Provides technical expertise and supervisory support for construction, maintenance and monitoring needs of fuel reduction zones, re-vegetation, habitat restoration and invasive species management projects; Directs and participates in the development, negotiation, and administration of contract services, monitors the work of contractors and consultants and implements appropriate contractual changes Prepares and coordinates resource management plans and permit documents with governmental agencies and the public; Provide professional level staff support to a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents reports and other necessary correspondence; Attends meetings, makes oral and written presentations, represents the Watershed Department at public meetings and functions, and maintains liaison with other governmental agencies, consultants, and the public; Defines the scope for specific resource projects, estimates and acquires price quotes and bids for labor, equipment and materials needed and prepares appropriate work orders; Prepares and administers the budget for the unit; Selects trains, and evaluates the work of department staff; provides and/or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct performance; implements discipline and corrective actions; Researches collects and interprets data, prepares reports and correspondence and assembles information for use in regulatory reporting and hearings on a variety of complex technical problems relating to watershed resource management issues; Writes grant proposal and administers grant funds for watershed projects; Ensures that safe working conditions are maintained, promotes safe practices and safety programs.

3 QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of botany, ecology, wildlife management, natural resources management, and soil science; Principles, practices and methods related to erosion control especially to best management practices for wildland roads and trails; Resource conservation principles and practices for terrestrial and aquatic habitat protection and enhancement, and integrated pest management; Federal, state and local legislation, regulations, rules and ordinances pertaining to environmental laws, codes established for fire prevention and suppression, wildland recreation, vehicle operation, public property violations, fish and wildlife violations, such as CEQA, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, etc; Principles and practices of employee management and supervision, including selection, training, evaluation, coaching and performance management; Personal computer user applications, particularly as related to compiling spreadsheets, report writing, scheduling, and Geographic Information System (GIS); Wildland fire science, including state-of-the-art computer fire behavior and smoke management modeling programs; Principles and practices of contract administration, purchasing and procurement and budget administration; Safe construction practices and procedures including safety precautions for operating power equipment; Construction drawings, maps, specifications, permits, and monitoring requirements relevant to watershed resource programs. Ability to: Organize, direct and manage work priorities and coordinate personnel, contracts, materials and equipment to complete projects and implement programs; Analyze work problems, reports, project documents, technical data and materials, and reach sound conclusions and recommendations; Prepare and present complex analytical studies and reports; effectively present and communicate orally and in writing, presenting conclusions and recommendations before the Board to management, and other groups; Analyze budget and technical reports and correspondence, interpret, evaluate and implement pertinent laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations; Supervise and train personnel, observe performance and evaluate staff; apply interest-based problem solving methods; apply and explain applicable personnel and administrative policies and procedures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Prepare and manage budgets, requisition needs, work plans, and inventory controls; maintain accurate records, write clear and effective reports, and prepare related statistical documents; Drive a vehicle depending upon job assignment; Travel to off-site work locations depending upon job assignment; Work weekends and/or evenings to make presentations or attend meetings, and to travel to alternative work locations for these and other purposes. Operate computer applications utilizing word processing, project management and spreadsheet software. Training and Experience: Education: Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, forestry, ecology, horticulture, natural sciences, resource management, or a related science. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the analysis, formulation, or implementation of natural resources or wildland and protection programs, at least two of which have been lead direction or supervision of a natural resources, watershed or park maintenance staff.

4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. (Ref: California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Sections ); Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record; Completion of a wild land fire academy contingent upon available training through California Department of Forestry Fire Academy; First Aid and CPR certificates to be obtained within the first six months of employment; Willingness to wear prescribed uniform; Willingness to work alternate work schedules and overtime as necessitated by changes in operating conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS During the course of performing job duties the employee will need the mobility to work in a standard office setting, operate equipment, which may include office and/or field equipment, or specialized instruments or tools requiring repetitive arm/hand movement and/or the coordinated movement of more than one limb simultaneously; enter and retrieve data from personal computers and terminals via keyboards which is often performed while sitting for extended periods of time. The employee frequently stands, walks, bends at neck and waists, twists at neck and waist, uses simple and power grasping with both hands, uses fine manipulation of both hands and fingers, and may require use of the arms above the shoulder, climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. While working in the field the employee may walk on uneven or un-level ground surfaces such as hills, slopes, ditches or trenches, on or in tanks, and may work at heights up to ten to twelve feet climbing ladders or stairs. The employee is required to lift and carry short distances objects such as reams of copier paper, office supplies, files, books, printed materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally other packages or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires that the employee demonstrate adequate hearing and speech to converse in person and over the telephone, and vision to read printed materials and use a computer screen. In order to drive, individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles and equipment safely. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate noise. The employee is exposed to outdoor temperature, humidity, wetness and dust. The position may require the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed. The employee is exposed to outdoor temperature, humidity, wetness, dust and moderate to loud construction noise. The employee may also be exposed to potential outdoor hazards such as poison oak, wasps, uneven terrain, changing weather conditions, electrical shock from downed power linies during storm events or lightning, and major amounts of dust. To be successful in this job, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the listed duties. These duties are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to the Human Resources Manager. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must submit the following information to the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline shown on this announcement: a. Properly completed District application. Clearly state the title of the position for which you are applying.

5 b. Supplemental application. The attached page of supplemental questions will be a primary tool in evaluating qualifications for this position. The responses will be evaluated along with the completed application form. Applications received without completed Supplemental Responses will not be considered. c. Cover letter and resume. Strongly recommended (see below). A resume may be included but does not substitute for a completed application. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to show that he/she meets the minimum qualifications in this job announcement. SPECIAL NOTE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS: NOTE: Please do NOT assume the recruiter or panel members know what you do and what experience you have. It is strongly recommended that you include a resume and clearly show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Do NOT put see resume. Screening decisions are based on the application materials submitted. Personnel files, training records, etc. are NOT necessarily accessed and reviewed by Human Resources in determining which applicants will move forward in the process. The examination process may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical test, and oral and/or final interviews. All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application. Based upon information provided in the application documents, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to continue in the process. An eligibility list may result from this examination process. The selected candidate, upon acceptance of a conditional offer for District employment, will undergo a background check conducted by an outside agency and must take and pass a pre-employment/pre-duty medical exam and drug test. Additionally, depending upon job duty assignments, the selected candidate may be required to submit an original California Department of Motor Vehicles H-6 printout (10-year history). Do NOT submit the DMV H-6 until requested to do so. You may apply ONLINE through CalOPPS at: Click Here for Job Opportunity Online applications are strongly encouraged and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline date. A manual application packet may also be obtained by calling , or in person at MMWD/HR, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA The filing deadline time for in-person manual application and faxed application submissions is 4:30 p.m. on the filing deadline date. If application materials are faxed, the originals of the submissions must be mailed and post marked by the filing deadline date indicated in the job posting.