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Thank you, WATERSHED RESOURCES SPECIALIST Class Code: 7862 Open Date: 08-15-08 ANNUAL SALARY $68,857 to $107,532 The salary range covers multiple pay grades within the class. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay-grade. DUTIES A Watershed Resources Specialist performs environmental analyses, research, surveys, investigations and studies to manage natural resources within the Owens Valley and Mono Basin watersheds; recommends management actions to improve water quality and avoid resource conflicts that may threaten the City's water supply; analyzes grazing systems and recreational uses on City lands; makes recommendations to insure that land and water resources are used in a manner consistent with sound ecological and range management practices; conducts forage inventories and vegetation monitoring programs related to management of water resources to avoid vegetation impacts while maintaining a reliable water supply for the City of Los Angeles; studies the distribution, habits and classification of wildlife; provides technical guidance and assistance in the preparation of environmental impact reports and other environmental reports regarding water resource related projects; cooperates with federal, state, and local agencies in the improvement, management and protection of the City's watershed; develops and implements habitat restoration plans including several major stream restoration efforts; makes public presentations on related resources issues; assists in providing technical support for legal hearings regarding water resources issues; may supervise and/or lead a group of employees engaged in all types of work listed above; and does related work. REQUIREMENTS 1. Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a degree in plant or animal ecology, biology, watershed management, soil science, fisheries biology, wildlife biology, wildlife management, geology, wildlife conservation, forest or rangeland management, rangeland resources, environmental resources, agricultural systems management, environmental and natural resources science, wildland soils, animal science management, conservation biology, natural science, wetland ecology, range management, botany, zoology, ecology, stream ecology, restoration ecology, or natural resource management, and one year of full-time paid experience or field coursework in any of the above fields. 2. Possession of a Master's degree from a recognized four-year college or university, in any of the subjects listed in Requirement # 1 may be substituted for the required experience. 3. In addition to the regular City application form, each candidate is required to submit a Watershed Resources Specialist Training and Experience Questionnaire. NOTES: 1. Candidates who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. 2. Candidates who obtain a passing score in the examination will receive instructions regarding degree verification. 3. A valid California driver's license is required prior to appointment. Applications will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months. WHERE TO APPLY Applications and Training and Experience Questionnaires WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/ <https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/> NOTES: 1. You will need to have Internet Explorer version 5.5 or above and Acrobat Reader 6.0 or better. 2. All applications and Training and Experience Questionnaires must be completed and submitted together by the last date to file for you to be considered a candidate in this examination. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications and Training and Experience Questionnaires must be submitted on-line by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2008. NOTE: The instructions to candidates regarding completing the Training and Experience Questionnaire are on-line at the following location: http://www.lacity.org/per/exams/SuppInst.pdf We recommend that you preview the Training and Experience Questionnaire at http://www.lacity.org/per/exams/7862Sup.pdf prior to completing your on-line application to ensure you provide yourself with sufficient time to complete the on-line application and the Training and Experience Questionnaire. Once you submit your on-line application and it appears it meets the bulletin requirements, you will be immediately directed to the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire for Watershed Resources Specialist. At that time, you must follow the prompts and save the Questionnaire to a hard drive or floppy diskette. Your must complete the Training and Experience Questionnaire during that initial session and submit it with the application form. You cannot be considered a candidate in this examination unless both the City application and the Training and Experience Questionnaire are complete and submitted together. You will find a link in the on-line version of the bulletin, and also the Training and Experience Questionnaire. If you have any technical problems during the on-line filing, this link will take you to a web page that will allow you to send us your problem. Personnel Department staff will respond to you communication by e-mail. SELECTION PROCESS EXAMINATION WEIGHT: EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the adequacy of the candidate's education, training, and experience, as indicated in the application and questionnaire as they have provided the candidate with an understanding of: watershed management principles; plant and animal species local to the Great Basin; biological investigations of wildlife; classification, ecology, habits and geographic distribution of California wildlife; principles and practices of environmental ecology research and wildlife management; soils and land use; grazing systems and policy; preparation of wildlife habitat management plans and environmental impact reports; federal, state and local land use planning programs and laws regarding management and use of range lands and the conservation and restoration of wildlife in California; basic statistics and research methods; the ability to analyze data using a personal computer, develop and maintain an accurate record keeping system; communicate effectively in writing and to work independently. Training and Experience Questionnaires and City Employment applications of all candidates will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate's qualifications, as described on the candidate's City application and Training and Experience Questionnaire. NOTES: 1. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. 2. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 3. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. Notice: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Applicant or employees who believe that they have been discriminated against are encouraged to contact the Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution at (213) 473-9123. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ David W Martin Ph.D Watershed Resource Specialist Los Angeles Department of Water and Power 300 Mandich Street Bishop, Ca 93514 760-873-0312 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
