Senior Ecological Resource Specialist
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $80,704.00 - $111,092.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-04451-01
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
The Department of Public Works, Environmental Management Division is recruiting for an Ecological Resource Specialist who is responsible for managing and conducting ecological and biological duties such as performing wildlife (including threatened and endangered species) surveys; performing biological assessments; report writing; preparation of ecological management plans; and providing biological knowledge and insight to aide in capital improvement, routine maintenance, and restoration projects.
For more detailed information, refer to the Ecological Resource Specialist job description.
Excellent Benefits Package!
Coming from the private sector?Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Click the link below for additional details:
Benefits By Occupational Unit: Administrative Services
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County and occasional overnight travel may be required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required and must be maintained.
Licensing/Certification: Within 12 months of hire, the incumbent must apply for a Scientific Collecting Permit (SCP) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The SCP allows for scientific handling/collection of native and non-native species.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet both the education and experience requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in the natural or environmental sciences.
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience conducting and preparing biological assessments encompassing the identification of western birds, mammals, plants, and reptiles.
Substitution: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed graduate level coursework may substitute for maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with plant life and wildlife indigenous to the diverse regions of the Southwestern United States, as well as specific knowledge of the plant life and wildlife of San Bernardino County and its surrounding regions is preferred and should be referenced in work history and responses to supplemental questions.
Candidates who possess any of the following are highly desirable and encouraged to apply:
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by 5 PM on March 14, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via emailPlease be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Administrative Services Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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Substitution of Education for Experience: If you do not possess a graduate degree, you must provide a list of completed graduate level coursework for review if applying under the substitution. Include the following information: school where completed, course subject/title/number, number/type of units (semester or quarter), and specify if Master's or PhD program. Candidates may attach a copy of an unofficial transcript to their application in lieu of listing coursework.If not applicable, indicate "N/A".
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Plant and Wildlife Survey Experience: Describe your experience in Plant and Wildlife Surveys, include general, special status, rare plants, and endangered species. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
03
Wildlife Knowledge: Describe your specific knowledge of wildlife indigenous to the Southwestern United States, States, particularly wildlife indigenous to the County of San Bernardino and its surrounding regions. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
04
Resource Agency Experience: Describe your experience interacting with Resource Agencies (i.e., Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board). Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
05
Desert Species and Habitats Experience: Describe your experience with desert species/habitats, particularly desert tortoise. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
06
Technical Report Experience: Describe your experience writing technical reports including types of reports written. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
07
ESRI Mapping Product Experience: Describe your experience using ESRI mapping products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online and mobile applications such as field maps (or collector) and Survey 123. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
08
List any relevant training, permits, or certificates you possess. If none, indicate "N/A".
09
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-04451-01
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
The Department of Public Works, Environmental Management Division is recruiting for an Ecological Resource Specialist who is responsible for managing and conducting ecological and biological duties such as performing wildlife (including threatened and endangered species) surveys; performing biological assessments; report writing; preparation of ecological management plans; and providing biological knowledge and insight to aide in capital improvement, routine maintenance, and restoration projects.
For more detailed information, refer to the Ecological Resource Specialist job description.
Excellent Benefits Package!
Coming from the private sector?Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
- Medical and Dental: family coverage
- Vision: employee coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
Click the link below for additional details:
Benefits By Occupational Unit: Administrative Services
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County and occasional overnight travel may be required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required and must be maintained.
Licensing/Certification: Within 12 months of hire, the incumbent must apply for a Scientific Collecting Permit (SCP) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The SCP allows for scientific handling/collection of native and non-native species.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet both the education and experience requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in the natural or environmental sciences.
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience conducting and preparing biological assessments encompassing the identification of western birds, mammals, plants, and reptiles.
Substitution: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed graduate level coursework may substitute for maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with plant life and wildlife indigenous to the diverse regions of the Southwestern United States, as well as specific knowledge of the plant life and wildlife of San Bernardino County and its surrounding regions is preferred and should be referenced in work history and responses to supplemental questions.
Candidates who possess any of the following are highly desirable and encouraged to apply:
- A permit to work with and trap a particular species or suite of species
- Significant demonstrable field experience in trapping or protocol survey for one or more species
- A certificate, license, or demonstrable experience in a particular biological discipline relevant to the work performed by the County
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by 5 PM on March 14, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via emailPlease be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Administrative Services Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
Substitution of Education for Experience: If you do not possess a graduate degree, you must provide a list of completed graduate level coursework for review if applying under the substitution. Include the following information: school where completed, course subject/title/number, number/type of units (semester or quarter), and specify if Master's or PhD program. Candidates may attach a copy of an unofficial transcript to their application in lieu of listing coursework.If not applicable, indicate "N/A".
02
Plant and Wildlife Survey Experience: Describe your experience in Plant and Wildlife Surveys, include general, special status, rare plants, and endangered species. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
03
Wildlife Knowledge: Describe your specific knowledge of wildlife indigenous to the Southwestern United States, States, particularly wildlife indigenous to the County of San Bernardino and its surrounding regions. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
04
Resource Agency Experience: Describe your experience interacting with Resource Agencies (i.e., Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board). Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
05
Desert Species and Habitats Experience: Describe your experience with desert species/habitats, particularly desert tortoise. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
06
Technical Report Experience: Describe your experience writing technical reports including types of reports written. Be sure to list name of employer and dates of employment for the experience listed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
07
ESRI Mapping Product Experience: Describe your experience using ESRI mapping products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online and mobile applications such as field maps (or collector) and Survey 123. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
08
List any relevant training, permits, or certificates you possess. If none, indicate "N/A".
09
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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