Description
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, the Environmental Resource Analyst I researches, analyzes and interprets information and data necessary to meet environmental and energy resource management objectives; prepares written reports; makes oral presentations; coordinates and/or negotiates with others on programs; provides information to the public; and performs related work as required. Environmental Resource Analyst I is the entry level and performs routine assignments that become increasingly complex over time.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be able to use thoughtfulness and diplomacy in communicating and interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, including elected officials and their staff; demonstrate the ability to think creatively and to independently plan, organize and lead successful outreach activities regarding environmental and agricultural resource programs. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to research grant opportunities, develop and submit successful grant applications, including the ability to oversee, track and report on grant requirements.
To learn about the Ventura County Agriculture/Weights & Measures department please visit: http://www.ventura.org/agricultural-commissioner.
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE
Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
Environmental Resource Analyst I is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is exempt from overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, November 06, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the reminder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis beginning the week of November 12, 2024.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Researches, compiles, synthesizes and interprets information and data necessary to meet environmental and agricultural resource objectives.
- Defines and analyzes environmental and agricultural resource goals and alternative solutions.
- Provides insight and perform Initial Study Assessments, when needed, of discretionary permit applications, regional, and land use projects with potential impacts to the environment, agriculture, and agricultural resources.
- Prepares technical reports, board letters and makes policy recommendations for environmental and agricultural resource programs and projects.
- Coordinates and/or negotiates with other individuals, groups, sections, divisions, departments, agencies, cities, and the public on various technical or legal aspects of programs, some of which may be controversial or politically sensitive.
- Provides general information to the public about environmental and agriculture resource plans, programs, projects, applicable ordinances, policies and procedures.
- Conducts field investigations of proposed project sites in order to have direct knowledge of the location or project under study.
- Makes oral presentations to public groups and governmental bodies to explain and clarify planning efforts and recommendations.
- Develops grant proposals and explores funding options for program implementation.
- Performs other related duties, as required.
Typical Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Any combination of education and some experience that has led to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This can be obtained by the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public administration, engineering, or a related field and at least one (1) year of experience in environmental science or agricultural resources.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Possess and maintain a valid California driver license.
- Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Desired:- Ability to work proactively, independently, and self-sufficiently
- Experience in environmental or agricultural resource management including: planning and/or performing operations associated with ecology and ecosystem management, or renewable technologies and systems.
- Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) or a similar mapping program.
Supplemental Information:Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional visits to environmental and agricultural resource locations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Some knowledge of: - Principles, practices and techniques of environmental and agricultural resource management;
- Federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies relating to environmental and agricultural resource management;
- Grant writing, administration, and reporting.
Working knowledge of: - Research methods and policy analysis;
- Intergovernmental and interagency relationships.
Some ability to: - Collect, analyze and interpret data;
- Formulate policies and recommendations;
- Solve complex technical problems;
- Speak and write effectively, prepare technical reports;
- Use personal computers and software programs such as Excel;
- Interact effectively with the public and other agencies to coordinate environmental and agricultural resource management efforts and to provide information;
- Perform public speaking and make presentations;
- Work proactively, independently, and self-sufficiently.
Proficiency with:
- Geographic Information System (GIS) or a similar mapping program.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration. It is highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.
TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded by or replaced with a score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
ORAL EXAMINATION – 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
ELIGIBLE LIST
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular (including Temporary, and Fixed-term), Extra Help and Intermittent vacancies for this and similar positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough post-offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Esmeralda Oseguera by e-mail at Esmeralda.Oseguera@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 477-7268.
