Description

THE POSITION
Under general supervision, researches, analyzes and interprets information and data necessary to meet environmental and energy resource management objectives; prepares written reports; makes oral presentations; coordinates and/or negotiates with others on programs; provides information to the public; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Environmental Resource Analyst I is the entry level and performs routine assignments that become increasingly complex over time. Those at the Environmental Resource Analyst II and Environmental Resource Analyst III level may act as project team leaders and program coordinators. Each succeeding step in the job series is expected to function at a higher level of individual initiative, creatively, self-direction and independent judgment.

The ideal candidate will be able to use thoughtfulness and diplomacy in communicating and interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, including elected officials and their staff; demonstrate the ability to think creatively and to independently plan, organize and lead successful outreach activities regarding solid waste management programs. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to research grant opportunities, develop and submit successful grant applications, including the ability to oversee, track and report on grant requirements.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Environmental Resource Analyst I: $67,220.75 - $93,854.84 annually
Environmental Resource Analyst II: $73,439.13 - $103,061.03 annually
Environmental Resource Analyst III: $78,809.07 - $110,659.42 annually

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, the incumbent may be promoted without further examination upon meeting the minimum employment standards for the higher classification, performing satisfactorily, and in accordance with the business needs of the agency.

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE
Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

Environmental Resource Analysts are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are exempt from overtime compensation.

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Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

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  Researches, compiles, synthesizes and interprets information and data necessary to meet environmental and agricultural resource objectives.
• Defines and analyzes environmental and agricultural resource goals and alternative solutions.
• Prepares technical reports, board letters and makes policy recommendations for environmental and agricultural resource programs and projects.
• Makes oral presentations to public groups and governmental bodies to explain and clarify planning efforts and recommendations.
• Coordinates and/or negotiates with other individuals, groups, sections, divisions, departments, agencies, cities, and the public on various technical or legal aspects of programs, some of which may be controversial or politically sensitive.
• Conducts field investigations of proposed project sites in order to have direct knowledge of the location or project under study.
• Provides general information to the public about environmental and agriculture resource plans, programs, projects, applicable ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Provide insight and perform Initial Study Assessments, when needed, of discretionary permit applications, regional, and land use projects with potential impacts to the environment, agriculture, and agricultural resources.
• Develops grant proposals and explores funding options for program implementation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

In addition to the duties listed above, the Environmental Resource Analyst III also:

• Coordinates projects, defines problems and alternative solutions, and sets objectives as part of the ongoing planning process and may act as project team leaders and program coordinators for environmental and agricultural resource programs and projects.
• Initiate, lead, plan and coordinate current and future General Plan Programs as well as explore funding and opportunities for implementation.

Typical Qualifications

Education/Experience:
Any combination of education and some experience that has led to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This can be obtained by the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public administration, engineering, or a related field and

Environmental Resource Analyst I:
At least one (1) year of experience in environmental science or agricultural resources.

Environmental Resource Analyst II:
At least two (2) years of experience in environmental science or agricultural resources.
Substitution: a Master's degree in environmental science, public administration, engineering, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Environmental Resource Analyst III:
At least three (3) years of experience in environmental science or agricultural resources.
Substitution: a Master's degree in environmental science, public administration, engineering, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted California driver license.
• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Desired:

• Experience interacting with elected officials and/or their staff
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and self-sufficiently
• Direct experience in environmental or agricultural resource management is highly desirable. Environmental and agricultural resource management includes: planning and/or operations associated with ecology and ecosystem management; or renewable technologies and systems.

Supplemental Information:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional visits to environmental and agricultural resource locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some (I) to thorough (III) knowledge of: principles, practices and techniques of environmental and agricultural resource management; federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies relating to environmental and agricultural resource management.

Working (I) to thorough (III) knowledge of: research methods and policy analysis; intergovernmental and interagency relationships.

Some (I) to comprehensive (III) ability to: collect, analyze and interpret data; formulate policies and recommendations; solve complex technical problems; speak and write effectively, prepare technical reports; use personal computers and software programs; interact effectively with the public and other agencies to coordinate environmental and agricultural resource management efforts and to provide information. Working (III) to comprehensive (III) ability to: function as a project leader or program administrator. Ability to perform public speaking.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023.

(PREVIOUSLY: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
First review date expected to be on or about Tuesday, September 13, 2022.)

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded by or replaced with a score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

ORAL EXAMINATION – 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular (including Temporary, and Fixed-term), Extra Help and Intermittent vacancies for this position and similar positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough post-offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon by e-mail at lorin.calderon@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2959.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.