FIELD BIOLOGY ASSISTANT
Limited-Term Contract
Position
Class
specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of
duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within
the job.
DEFINITION
The Field Biology Assistant assists in
implementing various aspects of the riparian corridor restoration program on
the Carmel River, Monterey County. The
Field Biology Assistant will collect and analyze ecological and physical
information on the riparian resources of the Carmel River, will prepare written
reports, and will be responsible for assisting District staff in the planning,
construction, operation, and maintenance of river restoration projects.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
Receives
immediate supervision from higher level District staff.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTION STATEMENT
Under
staff direction, this position is responsible for accomplishing monitoring
tasks in the MPWMD Riparian Mitigation Program, including:
1) Collection of field data on soil
moisture, vegetation moisture stress, plant growth, vegetation distribution,
percent cover and other ecological parameters.
2) Maintenance of photo documentation.
3) Entering and retrieving data using
computer database. Developing computer
spreadsheets to tabulate data.
4) Assists with river cross section and
profile survey.
The Field Biology
Assistant will also work, as needed, on irrigation, weed control, water use
reporting, general maintenance of restoration projects, and on the
identification of riparian protection ordinance violations. Special projects may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Biological sciences
Physical sciences
Basic principles of
field data collection
Basic scientific
research principles and report writing techniques
Basic knowledge of
computer database management techniques, word processing and spreadsheet
software
Ability to:
Participate in a variety
of biological and environmental work and studies
Record clear and
accurate field notes
Perform work which
involves lifting, pushing and /or pulling and of objects which may weigh
approximately 50 to 100 pounds
Assist with river
management and fisheries restoration projects
Understand and follow
oral and written instructions
Communicate clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain
effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain mental capacity
which allows for effective interaction and communication with others
Maintain effective
audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations,
communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment.
Maintain physical
condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and
responsibilities
Experience and Training
Guidelines
Experience:
Some experience in field
biology, data collection and reporting is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to the
completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by at least two years of college-
level course work in environmental science, biology, ecology, forestry, the
physical sciences, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver=s license
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Conditions:
Office and field
environment; work in and around water; exposure to atmospheric conditions
Physical Conditions:
Essential functions of
the job require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy
lifting and carrying; standing and walking for prolonged periods of time;
operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
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