City and County of San Francisco
Natural Resource Specialist (3420) - Burlingame, CA - Natural Resources & Lands
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Natural Resource Specialist – 3420
Pay range:
$86,450.00/yr – $105,196.00/yr Job class:
Natural Resource Specialist Role type:
Temporary Exempt (36‑month appointment) Hours:
Full‑time – 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday Application dates:
Opening: 11/06/2025 – Deadline: 11/21/2025 11:59 Pacific Time Responsibilities
Maintain wildlife, native plant habitat, and biological diversity; implement habitat restoration, ecological restoration, and wildlife enhancement projects. Determine plant composition for restoration of native ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and rare and endangered species conservation. Monitor and study rare and endangered plant and animal populations, habitat health, and diversity. Practice methods and procedures to identify erosion of soils on steep slopes, address all landslides and gullying in intact native ecosystems, and construct and maintain trails. Identify local native plants in all stages of lifecycle, collect seed and propagate local native plant species for habitat restoration projects. Monitor and control invasive species in all life stages using Early Detection and Rapid Response techniques to minimize impacts on surrounding native plant communities. Perform landscape cleanup and general maintenance activities including litter removal, illegal dumping, encampment cleanup, and litter removal. Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience in conservation and management of natural ecosystems, native plant communities, and wildlife habitat. Valid California driver’s license. Required within twelve (12) months of hire: Qualified Applicator’s Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator’s License (QAL) from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Completion of coursework in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or Earth Science from an accredited university may substitute for up to eighteen (18) months of the required experience. Three (3) years of professional gardening experience may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Work Location
100 San Andreas Valley Road, Burlingame, CA 94011 How to Apply
Applications are accepted only through the online process at
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/
and begin the application process. Equal Employment Opportunity
San Francisco and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. The City and County of San Francisco affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). All employment opportunities are available to legal residents and legal non‑resident workers. All qualified applicants are considered for employment under the EEO laws and policies of the City and County of San Francisco, the California Constitution, and applicable state and federal laws.
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Pay range:
$86,450.00/yr – $105,196.00/yr Job class:
Natural Resource Specialist Role type:
Temporary Exempt (36‑month appointment) Hours:
Full‑time – 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday Application dates:
Opening: 11/06/2025 – Deadline: 11/21/2025 11:59 Pacific Time Responsibilities
Maintain wildlife, native plant habitat, and biological diversity; implement habitat restoration, ecological restoration, and wildlife enhancement projects. Determine plant composition for restoration of native ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and rare and endangered species conservation. Monitor and study rare and endangered plant and animal populations, habitat health, and diversity. Practice methods and procedures to identify erosion of soils on steep slopes, address all landslides and gullying in intact native ecosystems, and construct and maintain trails. Identify local native plants in all stages of lifecycle, collect seed and propagate local native plant species for habitat restoration projects. Monitor and control invasive species in all life stages using Early Detection and Rapid Response techniques to minimize impacts on surrounding native plant communities. Perform landscape cleanup and general maintenance activities including litter removal, illegal dumping, encampment cleanup, and litter removal. Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience in conservation and management of natural ecosystems, native plant communities, and wildlife habitat. Valid California driver’s license. Required within twelve (12) months of hire: Qualified Applicator’s Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator’s License (QAL) from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Completion of coursework in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or Earth Science from an accredited university may substitute for up to eighteen (18) months of the required experience. Three (3) years of professional gardening experience may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Work Location
100 San Andreas Valley Road, Burlingame, CA 94011 How to Apply
Applications are accepted only through the online process at
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/
and begin the application process. Equal Employment Opportunity
San Francisco and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. The City and County of San Francisco affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). All employment opportunities are available to legal residents and legal non‑resident workers. All qualified applicants are considered for employment under the EEO laws and policies of the City and County of San Francisco, the California Constitution, and applicable state and federal laws.
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