Ecological Resource Specialist Trainee

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

The Department of Public Works, Environmental Management Division, is recruiting an Ecological Resource Specialist Trainee. Under training conditions, the successful candidate will gain the skills and experience necessary to advance to the Ecological Resource Specialist classification. The position assists with ecological and biological activities, including conducting wildlife surveys for threatened and endangered species, preparing biological assessments and ecological management plans, and providing biological expertise to support capital improvement, routine maintenance, and restoration projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the natural or environmental sciences.
• Six months of experience working in a biological discipline, such as forestry, nature conservation, environmental education, research, biological field surveys, or other related activities. Relevant volunteer work, internships, and academic projects may be considered.
• Fifteen semester units (23 quarter units) of completed graduate-level coursework may substitute for the required work experience.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform essential job-related functions.
• Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Degrees or coursework completed outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at an appropriately accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicants must not require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting field surveys of birds, mammals, and reptiles in the Southwestern United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife surveys for threatened and endangered species.
• Prepare biological assessments and ecological management plans.
• Provide biological expertise to support capital improvement, routine maintenance, and restoration projects.
• Assist with ecological and biological activities.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits are offered; job-specific details are available in the Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan.
• An alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) is available and provides a wage differential.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level