APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$49,047.12 to
$72,954.72
PAY GRADE: 36
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Conservation Staff Specialists assist in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures related to areas such as resource management, safety and training, fire management and policy management pertinent to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation and protection.
This position works within the Engineering Section and is assigned to the Boating Access Program which is responsible for the development and rehabilitation of new and existing boating access facilities Statewide, including launch ramps, boat slips, anchorages, parking areas, restrooms, utilities, boarding floats, docks, and shore and paved road access. The incumbent develops and administers budgets including grant funds. This position may also assist with the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program by working with the assigned Wildlife Staff Specialist on the AIS program's plans.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, natural resource management, forestry, parks management, fire management or related field and three years of journey level professional experience in a relevant resource management field that included assisting in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures; coordinating special grant programs and/or contracts; and/or coordinating training programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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This position requires travel up to 25% of the time. |
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The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
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1) Describe your experience in range conservation, invasive species, and/or natural resource projects or programs.
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2) Describe your experience bringing together diverse project partners, as well as your success at meeting the intended outcome of those interactions.
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3) Describe your experience in public speaking and meeting facilitation.
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1) Do you have grants experience? If so, please describe this experience including what type of grant.
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2) Do you have knowledge or experience with construction, construction practices, construction inspection, codes, or project management?
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3) Do you have knowledge or experience with aquatic invasive species control program?
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