EXHIBIT 1-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.
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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