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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.
MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Field BiologyAssistant (Continued)
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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