County of San Luis Obispo
Environmental Specialist II/III - Public Works
County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
The County of San Luis Obispo is offering an exciting career opportunity for an environmental professional to join the Environmental Programs Division within the Department of Public Works. The Environmental Specialist II/III will join a nine-member team conducting a wide range of environmental services for public infrastructure projects. Currently, professionals in the Division have specialized skills in the areas of planning, resource law, biology, botany, wetlands, regulatory permitting, archaeology, and restoration. The Division represents a full-service environmental team, capable of processing complex State and Federally funded projects entirely in-house.This position requires a highly motivated, independent worker who wants to learn and conduct the full range of professional resources management tasks.Representative duties for Environmental Specialists include:
Interpret and apply local, State, and Federal planning and environmental regulations.Participate on project development teams, incorporating environmental compliance into project development.Prepare environmental determinations pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).Perform environmental field surveys in the areas of geology, soils, hydrology, plant and wildlife ecology, and cultural resources as qualified.Collect and summarize environmental information (e.g. biology, archaeology, geology) as required for public works projects and programs.Prepare environmental technical reports in compliance with the local, State, and Federal regulations pertinent to various environmental programs.Act as the lead staff person to prepare and negotiate local, State, and Federal environmental regulatory permits.Administer consultant contracts, including developing scopes, schedules, and budgets; reviews and approves consultant work products; manages the contract budget; and acts as the environmental team leader.Prepare and make presentations at public hearings and meetings before boards and commissions, community meetings, and project meetings.Conduct and facilitate public hearings and meetings, representing the Department, and/or the County of San Luis Obispo at such hearings and meetings.The Ideal Candidate:Candidates with the ability and interest in conducting a wide range of both office and field work are encouraged to apply. The strongest candidates will demonstrate flexibility, an ability to collaborate with diverse project teams, and a desire to learn new skills, processes, and programs.Minimum Requirements
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental, physical or life science (e.g. biology, archaeology, geology), planning, natural resources management or a closely related field.Environmental Specialist II:
In addition to the above,
one
year of professional level experience in environmental analysis, land use planning, or directly related experience.Environmental Specialist III:
In addition to the above,
two
years of professional level experience in environmental analysis, land-use planning, or directly related experience.Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at
governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca
.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at
hr@co.slo.ca.us
. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at
www.slocounty.ca.gov
.
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Interpret and apply local, State, and Federal planning and environmental regulations.Participate on project development teams, incorporating environmental compliance into project development.Prepare environmental determinations pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).Perform environmental field surveys in the areas of geology, soils, hydrology, plant and wildlife ecology, and cultural resources as qualified.Collect and summarize environmental information (e.g. biology, archaeology, geology) as required for public works projects and programs.Prepare environmental technical reports in compliance with the local, State, and Federal regulations pertinent to various environmental programs.Act as the lead staff person to prepare and negotiate local, State, and Federal environmental regulatory permits.Administer consultant contracts, including developing scopes, schedules, and budgets; reviews and approves consultant work products; manages the contract budget; and acts as the environmental team leader.Prepare and make presentations at public hearings and meetings before boards and commissions, community meetings, and project meetings.Conduct and facilitate public hearings and meetings, representing the Department, and/or the County of San Luis Obispo at such hearings and meetings.The Ideal Candidate:Candidates with the ability and interest in conducting a wide range of both office and field work are encouraged to apply. The strongest candidates will demonstrate flexibility, an ability to collaborate with diverse project teams, and a desire to learn new skills, processes, and programs.Minimum Requirements
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental, physical or life science (e.g. biology, archaeology, geology), planning, natural resources management or a closely related field.Environmental Specialist II:
In addition to the above,
one
year of professional level experience in environmental analysis, land use planning, or directly related experience.Environmental Specialist III:
In addition to the above,
two
years of professional level experience in environmental analysis, land-use planning, or directly related experience.Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at
governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca
.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at
hr@co.slo.ca.us
. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at
www.slocounty.ca.gov
.
#J-18808-Ljbffr