Pima County Government
Natural Resources Program Specialist - CLR
Pima County Government, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Overview
Pima Countys Conservation Lands and Resources Department (CLR) is seeking highly motivated and energetic individuals to fill a position as Natural Resources Program Specialist, to work within the Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division to support Pima County’s commitment to conservation. This role will be part of a team that delivers land stewardship and supports business processes in a fast-paced environment, at Gilbert Ray Campground, a camping experience in the Sonoran Desert. This position supports the coordination of camp site rentals and volunteer camp hosts at Gilbert Ray Campground, processing and resolving customer inquiries. Job Information
Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5699 - Natural Resources Specialist Salary Grade: 8 Pay Range: $22.96 - $31.00 Per Hour Hiring Range: $22.96 - $26.98 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated by the supervisor. Assists with planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on projects related to resource protection, ecological restoration, habitat enhancement, historic preservation, and trails-based recreation on Pima County conservation properties. Assists with specific ecological monitoring activities and provides management recommendations for resource protection or enhancement. Monitors environmental factors affecting plants, animals, physical, and cultural features in assigned areas and actively participates in their preservation. Assists with general monitoring of Pima County conservation lands, infrastructure, trails, and facilities to assess resource conditions, identify threats, and determine impacts. Collects and manages geospatial data including implementing quality-assurance procedures and utilizes a variety of programs and tools, including geographic information systems software. Participates in invasive species control efforts, including monitoring and/or manual, chemical, biological, and cultural treatment methods. Assists in the development of resource management plans. Leads other staff, volunteers, and/or interns in park/program support activities. Answers questions from the public and interprets physical, natural, and cultural resource features found in the County’s parks, recreational areas, and open space lands. Assists with development and delivery of outreach activities for the department, including presentations to a variety of audiences. Patrols assigned parks and areas on foot, in motor vehicles, on bicycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and on horseback to monitor property and natural/cultural resources. Assists with special events planning and administration. May work with internal and external partners on work assignments and may assist specialized activities of one or more program areas. Inspects park structures, features, and equipment, investigates and documents suspicious conditions and safety concerns. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Pima Countys Conservation Lands and Resources Department (CLR) is seeking highly motivated and energetic individuals to fill a position as Natural Resources Program Specialist, to work within the Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division to support Pima County’s commitment to conservation. This role will be part of a team that delivers land stewardship and supports business processes in a fast-paced environment, at Gilbert Ray Campground, a camping experience in the Sonoran Desert. This position supports the coordination of camp site rentals and volunteer camp hosts at Gilbert Ray Campground, processing and resolving customer inquiries. Job Information
Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5699 - Natural Resources Specialist Salary Grade: 8 Pay Range: $22.96 - $31.00 Per Hour Hiring Range: $22.96 - $26.98 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated by the supervisor. Assists with planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on projects related to resource protection, ecological restoration, habitat enhancement, historic preservation, and trails-based recreation on Pima County conservation properties. Assists with specific ecological monitoring activities and provides management recommendations for resource protection or enhancement. Monitors environmental factors affecting plants, animals, physical, and cultural features in assigned areas and actively participates in their preservation. Assists with general monitoring of Pima County conservation lands, infrastructure, trails, and facilities to assess resource conditions, identify threats, and determine impacts. Collects and manages geospatial data including implementing quality-assurance procedures and utilizes a variety of programs and tools, including geographic information systems software. Participates in invasive species control efforts, including monitoring and/or manual, chemical, biological, and cultural treatment methods. Assists in the development of resource management plans. Leads other staff, volunteers, and/or interns in park/program support activities. Answers questions from the public and interprets physical, natural, and cultural resource features found in the County’s parks, recreational areas, and open space lands. Assists with development and delivery of outreach activities for the department, including presentations to a variety of audiences. Patrols assigned parks and areas on foot, in motor vehicles, on bicycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and on horseback to monitor property and natural/cultural resources. Assists with special events planning and administration. May work with internal and external partners on work assignments and may assist specialized activities of one or more program areas. Inspects park structures, features, and equipment, investigates and documents suspicious conditions and safety concerns. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services
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