EXHIBIT 10-A
MONTEREY
PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FIELD BIOLOGY
ASSISTANT
Part-time
Limited-term 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. The Field
Biology Assistant will also provide general project support to Planning and
Engineering and Water Resources Division staff.
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.
5)
Assists
in the grant application process by creating Geographical Information Systems
maps, writing project task descriptions, and researching costs.
6)
Assists
with public education and outreach projects.
7)
May
assist with streamflow monitoring, under the direction of the Hydrography
Programs Coordinator.
8)
May
assist with water system permit processing.
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, spreadsheet and
Geographical Information Systems mapping 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
Assist with
streamflow monitoring 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.
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or
without correction; specific vision abilities required by this job include
close and distance vision, color perception and depth perception.
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without
correction.
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