JOB INFORMATION

Environmental Biologist III positions review environmental impact reports; conduct field work; identify sensitive species, habitats and vegetation types; oversee consultant services for environmental projects; develop and implement mitigation measures to comply with local, state and federal environmental laws, policies and regulations; perform associated environmental studies; prepare technical reports and correspondence; serve as a technical expert and liaison to state and federal wildlife agencies on resource management and Multiple Species Conservation Program issues; supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinates; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, or a closely related field.

NOTE:

Additional qualifying experience may NOT be used to substitute for lack of the required education.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time professional-level experience in environmental planning and biological impact analysis. Qualifying professional-level experience must include at least ONE of the following:

Researching, analyzing, and preparing biological studies and/or environmental impact reports pertaining to environmental issues.
Evaluating environmental impact reports and/or biology studies pertaining to environmental issues for content, completeness, and accuracy.
Implementation of habitat restoration projects, which MUST include planning, plant propagation, hydroseeding, plan installation, project maintenance, and monitoring.

NOTES:

A Master's Degree or higher in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, or a closely related field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE(S):

Field experience in the terrestrial biology of native Southern California habitats, plants, and animals.
Possess permits to conduct protocol-sensitive species surveys (e.g., Coastal CA Gnatcatcher).
Survey experience working with rare, threatened, and endangered species.
Experience working with federal and state biological resource agencies in their respective permit processes.
Knowledge and experience with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures.
Knowledge and experience related to the implementation of the Multiple Species Conservation Program City of San Diego Subarea Plan, the City of San Diego Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Regulations, or other NCCPs/HCPs.
Experience supervising staff involved in environmental planning and biological impact analysis.
Experience working at an airport as a Biologist or Environmental Planner.
Experience in analyzing and preparing biological studies and/or biological reports pertaining to environmental review and analysis.
Knowledge of management techniques and/or survey experience with regionally sensitive species.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

Proof of degree/transcripts.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any changes to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number; otherwise, they may miss employment opportunities.

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