Job Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

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Senior Biological Compliance and Restoration Specialist

(Senior Environmental Resources Specialist)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.


This recruitment will establish an

Open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Senior Environmental Resources Specialist vacancies. The eligible list established may also be used to fill position in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.


This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until

11:59pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025

. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

OC WASTE & RECYCLING

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills and operates three active regional landfills (North, Central, South), four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 20 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and planning for County unincorporated areas. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence. OCWR partners with the Orange County-based Discovery Cube to sponsor the Eco-Challenge educational exhibit that teaches thousands of students each year to reduce, recycle, and reuse in their daily life.

THE OPPORTUNITY

OCWR - Compliance Support Division is looking for a Senior Biological Compliance and Restoration Specialist to support its Habitat Management and Restoration Program for South Region landfills, and will be primarily based in at the Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano, though may support other regions as needed. The position will be a part of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Habitat Compliance Group and will provide biological compliance and habitat restoration expertise for OCWR Landfills in support of landfill development and operations. The position includes but is not limited to the following job duties:

Assist with permitting and regulatory coordination for new and ongoing mitigation projects associated with landfill development Provide oversight of installation, maintenance, management, and monitoring of new and existing habitat mitigation sites Prepare routine reports documenting habitat mitigation areas status as required by regulatory permits Review construction and operational plans and documents and advise on impact avoidance and minimization measures for adherence to all applicable biological permit conditions Train OCWR landfill staff in identifying and appropriate avoidance of native habitats and species in compliance with applicable laws and regulations or permits Evaluate seed and plant materials from vendors for use in mitigation areas Review documents and specifications prepared by contractors, consultants and vendors for compliance with permit conditions, mitigation measures and BMPs Closely monitor every phase of construction at the landfill where assigned for compliance with biological permits and plans; Create maps, exhibits, reports and presentations to inform decision makers, state and federal resource agency staff, including use of GIS or other aerial mapping software This position may also assist with public outreach, education, and site tours

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidates will possess the minimum qualifications and have four (4) years of experience performing quantitative and/or qualitative surveys of the native plant communities of Southern California; possess knowledge of non-native and invasive plants; knowledge of local fish and wildlife, including local Endangered Species Act (ESA) and special-status species; and have regulatory permitting and agency consultation experience.


In addition, the ideal candidate will also possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge | Core Competencies

Knowledge of California native plants, native plant communities, non-native and invasive plants; and proper planting and irrigation techniques Knowledge of Southern California fish and wildlife species Interpret and understand federal, state, and local legislation, policies, regulations and issues that pertain to the assignment Familiarity with survey tools in the field to monitor quantitative and qualitative site conditions in compliance with existing permits Preparation of informational, statistical, scientific, technical and compliance reports Knowledge of CEQA, federal and State Endangered Species Acts, California Fish and Game Code, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, and familiarity with Habitat Conservation Plans and Natural Communities Conservation Plans frameworks Ability to interpret topographic maps and aerial photographs and use GIS/GPS and/or other aerial software applications Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications related to biological issues; standard habitat impact minimization and protection techniques Ability to read and comprehend technical documents and specifications Resource agency negotiation, permitting and mitigation experience Field staff, contractor, and consultant supervisory experience Contract management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clickhereto view the complete classification description, minimum qualifications, and working conditions for Senior Environmental Resource Specialist.

REQUIRED LICENSES

Possession of a California Class C Driver License is required.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the recruitment process.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)

Candidates will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please

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here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Email

is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com," "ocgov.com" and "ocwr.ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact John Duckson at (714) 834-4655 or john.duckson@ocwr.ocgov.com.



Non-Management Benefits

In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).





Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information



Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.