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CITIZEN WATERSHED MONITORING COORDINATOR

(Full Time - $50,000 to $60,000 Annually)

Contra Costa County Community Development Department
Contra Costa Clean Water Program
Martinez, CA 94553

Background
The Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP) is the County-wide municipal stormwater program for Contra Costa County. The storm-water permit requires the CCCWP to perform a variety of tasks to reduce pollution from entering creeks and waterways. The Contra Costa Watershed Forum (CCWF) is a partnership of private creek and watershed organizations, and local government agencies working to seek common ground on means for improving the health of creeks and watersheds. The CCWF is an open, public committee that meets every other month. In addition to serving as coordination clearinghouse for the County on creek issues, the CCWF has undertaken a number of programs, including a volunteer GPS creek survey program, the preparation of Countywide Watershed Atlas, the development of a website, and a mitigation coordination program. The Contra Costa County Community Development Department (CDD) coordinates and facilitates the CCWF.

The CCWF initiated a GPS data collection project in 2000, designed to collect valuable creek and riparian area information in CCC. The CCCWP launched a rapid bioassessment program in 2000, aimed at assessing watersheds and identifying/eliminating impairments in CCC water bodies.

Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibility of the Citizen Watershed Monitoring Coordinator (Coordinator) is to lead the development and implementation of the Contra Costa Citizen Watershed Monitoring/Assessment Program (Program), which will focus on building a coordinated long-term citizen-based water quality and watershed monitoring/assessment program based on two existing efforts in Contra Costa County (CCC):

  • Rapid bioassessments, using benthic macroinvertebrates (BMI) as indicators of water quality problems;
  • and Global positioning system (GPS) surveys of the physical conditions of creeks in CCC.

Specific duties related to the development and implementation of the Program include:

Watershed Data Collection Lending Library

  • Creating a Watershed Data Collection Lending Library and Assistance Center for Volunteers (Library) to aid in the development of a coordinated countywide citizen-based monitoring program; a watershed data clearinghouse; and, a volunteer training program; and
  • Developing a citizen-based water quality monitoring and watershed assessment manual.

Citizen-led Rapid Bioassessments

  • Purchasing supplies and equipment needed to conduct assessments;
  • Facilitating and coordinating biological assessment workshops for citizen monitors;
  • Facilitating and supervising citizen-led rapid bioassessments in CCC watersheds; and,
  • Coordinating with laboratories for sample processing.

Citizen-led GPS Surveys

  • Purchasing supplies and equipment needed to conduct surveys;
  • Developing a “train the trainers” program for the GPS Creek Survey Program, including comprehensive training materials;
  • Conducting “train the trainers” training workshops;
  • Conducting volunteer training sessions;
  • Facilitating and supervising GPS data collection efforts;
  • Refining and augmenting GPS data collection protocols; and,
  • Creating GIS maps illustrating the collected data.

General duties include:

  • Developing and making presentations to community-based organizations, such as the CCWF, to show the outcomes of data collection efforts;
  • Coordinating the posting information collected by volunteer monitors on the existing Contra Costa Clean Water Program and/or Watershed Forum websites; and,
  • Coordinating with the Program’s Project Managers and Advisory Committee.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years experience in work related to environmental management, water quality, or volunteer coordination. Knowledge and experience related to water quality issues and knowledge of related physical and biological sciences is preferred. Preferred areas of experience include:

  • Demonstrated experience in conducting environmental field work;
  • Experience in GPS data collection and GIS;
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives;
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and develop consensus among a diverse group of stakeholders;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Organizational skills, ability to anticipate and meet deadlines in a timely manner;
  • Ability to track and manage numerous long-term and short-term tasks and activities; and,
  • Excellent management skills, including supervision of volunteers and interns.

Compensation:
Full-time position temporary position (w/ potential for extension). Salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 depending upon experience and skills. Position is a temporary and does not include benefits.

Contract and Application:
The full contract period is for at least two years beginning approximately the end of March 2004. Work is expected to be full-time and will be located at the Contra Costa County Public Works and/or Community Development Building, Martinez, California. Benefits and insurance are not included and are the responsibility of the contractor.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and names of 3 references by 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 to:

Mr. Chris Sommers
1410 Jackson St.
Oakland, CA 94612
csommers@eoainc.com

Electronic submission is preferred.


 

 
FIELD ASSISTANT JOBS, LAKE TAHOE BASIN, CALIFORNIA-NEVADA
Field assistants needed for a variety of positions as part of a collaborative project by the USDA Forest Service, the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of California, Davis to study theeffects of habitat fragmentation and human disturbance on the distribution and diversity of wildlife species and vegetation in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Qualified applicants must be enthusiastic, in good physical condition, able to work independently and with others, able to work for long hours, and comfortable navigating off-trail with a map and compass. Possession of a valid driver's license is required. Specific requirements for each type of position are below:

Salary: $1500 - 2500/month DOE.

Housing: Shared housing will be available at $200/month.

Application: To apply, send a resume and three references to the appropriate contact(s).

Deadline: March 30, 2004. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as review of applications may begin immediately.


Bird surveys (4-6 positions)
Description: Point count surveys, possibly spot mapping, and nest searching and monitoring. Habitat characteristics will also be measured.

Skills: Applicants interested in point counts and spot mapping should have knowledge of Western forest birds by sight and sound. Others will be hired for nest searching only; some novice birders might be hired, but experienced nest searchers are preferred.

Dates: mid-April or May 3 through July 31 or Aug. 31. Please specify your dates of availability, and please do not apply if you cannot start by May 3. Some long days and weekend work are likely to be necessary.

Contact: Matt Schlesinger (mdschlesinger @ucdavis.edu).


Botanical Research (3-4 positions)
Description: Assistants will be working cooperatively, in groups of 2 to 4 people, to assess the influence of urban development on Lake Tahoe vegetation.

Skills: Setting up transect tapes, use of DBH tapes, clinometers, tree increment borers, and plant identification using a dichotomous key (Jepson Manual). Strong background in forestry or knowledge of Sierra Nevada flora preferred.

Dates: June 15 - Sept. 15, 2004 (Dates tentative)

Contact: Kirsten Heckmann (tahoebotany@yahoo.com)


Large mammal surveys (1-2 positions)
Description: Primary responsibilities include establishment and monitoring of track plate stations, remote cameras, and implementation of pellet-group counts. Habitat characteristics will also be measured.

Skills: Experience with the identification of mammal species from tracks and photographs, pellet group counts, and vegetation sampling is desirable.

Dates: May 15 - September 30, 2004; weekend work will be required.

Contact: Lori Campbell (tahoesurveys@yahoo.com)


Ant Biodiversity Research (1-2 positions)
Description: Primary responsibilities include setting up and collecting pit-fall traps, extracting and preserving ants, and maintaining research database. Other responsibilities may include measuring habitat characteristics, identifying ants, and collecting natural history information

Skills: Applicants must have orienteering skills with map, compass, and GPS, a strong and eager work ethic with attention to detail, and the ability to hike fast over forested and mountainous areas.

Dates: Position runs from June 1 - August 27. Dates have little flexibility

Contact: Monte Sanford; (775) 784-1443; (msanford@unr.nevada.edu)


Human use surveys (3-4 positions)
Description: Assistants will be responsible for conducting visual surveys and mapping of recreational use at study sites within the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Skills: Successful applicants must be detail oriented. Experience with field data collection, use of map and compass, and a background in recreation is preferred.

Dates: April 15 - September 30. Weekend and holiday work will be required.

Contact: Send application to tahoerec@yahoo.com


Small mammal surveys (1 position)
Description: Primary responsibilities include locating sampling plots with a GPS, establishing trapping grids, handling captured animals, and collecting tissue samples.

Skills: Experience with mammal surveys and species identification is required.

Dates: June 14 - September 15, 2004

Contact: Susan Merideth (merideth@unr.nevada.edu)


JOBS AT CRISSY FIELD CENTER, SF

Day Camp Counselor
Temporary/Full Time
June 7 – August 20, 2004
$9.50 - $12.00, DOE

Looking for some summer fun?
The Crissy Field Center is seeking Day Camp Counselors to join us in linking people and national parklands through multicultural environmental programming, public education and community work. Since the Center’s opening in May 2001, more than 200,000 people in San Francisco and the Bay Area have participated in our programs.

As a Day Camp Counselor, you’ll be responsible for leading youth ages 6 to 11 in a series of week-long day camps. Through a rich combination of outdoor investigation, offsite field trips, and fun, hands-on projects, campers will learn about important ecological concepts and issues. Crissy Field Center’s state-of-the-art learning environments—computer media lab, urban ecology lab, arts workshop and community kitchen—serve as home base for these summer adventures.

Job Description:
The Day Camp Counselor reports to the Manager of Summer Camp and helps implement all aspects of the Crissy Field Center Camps, from developing and facilitating activities to group management. This is a hands-on leadership position that works closely with the camp manager, instructors, Park Rangers, campers ages 6 to 11 and their parents/guardians.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:
• Maintain safety and behavior guidelines to ensure quality of each camper’s experience
• Design, develop and implement daily teambuilding, lunch and recreation time activities
• Work directly with instructors and Park Rangers in program delivery

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have experience at least two years of experience working at summer camps or youth programs
• Experience developing and leading arts and crafts, sports, or camp songs
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to attend to detail and work with a high degree of accuracy and safety
• Flexible, creative team member
• Ability to work in a “partnership” setting with a range of personality types
• High School diploma required
• First Aid/ CPR Certification desired (we will provide certification if necessary)
• Interest in environmental education and stewardship
• Must attend one week-long pre-camp training, one assessment meeting, multiple site visits and orientations with Rangers and staff from Golden Gate National Park

Send cover letter/resume via mail to:
Summer Camp Manager
Crissy Field Center
PO Box 29410
San Francisco, CA 94129-0410
Attn: Day Camp Counselor

fax: (415) 561-7695
email: akushin@parksconservancy.org

 

Junior Ranger Instructor
Temporary/Full Time
June 1 – August 20, 2004
Competitive Salary

Looking for some summer fun?
The Crissy Field Center is seeking a Junior Ranger Instructor to join us in linking people and national parklands through multicultural environmental programming, public education and community work. Since the Center’s opening in May 2001, more than 200,000 people in San Francisco and the Bay Area have participated in our programs.

Job Description:
The Junior Ranger reports to the Manager of Summer Camp and implements all aspects of the Junior Ranger camp. This is a hands-on management and leadership position that works closely with the camp manager, Park Rangers, assistant instructors, campers ages 9 to 11 and their parents/guardians. For detailed camp descriptions visit our website at www.crissyfield.org and follow the links to Crissy Field Center Summer Camp.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:
• Maintain safety and behavior guidelines to ensure quality of each camper’s experience
• Design, develop and implement daily program activities
• Work directly with Park Rangers in program delivery
• Facilitate campsite set-up, break-down and food preparation during overnight camping trips
• Drive a 7 to 12 passenger van to various activity sites

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have experience as an overnight camp counselor
• At least two years of experience leading summer camps or youth programs
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and efficiently complete varied tasks
• Ability to attend to detail and work with a high degree of accuracy and safety
• Flexible, creative team member
• Ability to work in a “partnership” setting with a range of personality types
• High School diploma required
• Must have a Class B license (we will cover the cost and assist with training)
• First Aid/ CPR Certification desired (we will provide certification training if necessary)
• Wilderness First Aid is a big plus!
• Interest in environmental education and stewardship
• Ability to work a Thursday overnight for nine weeks
• Must attend one week of pre-camp training, one assessment meeting and site visits/orientations with Rangers from the Presidio, Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Marin Headlands, Fort Funston, Phleger Estate, and Half Moon Bay State Beach.

Send cover letter/resume via mail to:
Summer Camp Manager
Crissy Field Center
PO Box 29410
San Francisco, CA 94129-0410
Attn: Junior Ranger Position

fax: (415) 561-7695
email: akushin@parksconservancy.org

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is committed to diversity in the workplace. The Crissy Field Center is a partnership between the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service.


GIS ANALYST (posted 3/22/04)

Summary:
The Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Regional Office of Environmental Science Associates in Sacramento is seeking a qualified GIS staff person. The GIS Analyst will assist technical staff with the development of both GIS and GPS projects.

Details:
The position requires an understanding of current ESRI software as well as principles of GPS field work and integration of GPS field collected data with GIS data sets. The individual must work well as a member of a team and be able to help assist staff in the use of both GIS and GPS. Preferred skills and prior experience include working with biological, cultural, hydrological, soils, and geology data sets. Working with digital images with data overlays will be key components of ESA projects. Some field work will be required to conduct GPS data collection.

Required Experience:
• 3-4 years of using current ESRI GIS software in a professional setting
• Knowledge of GPS principles and use of Trimble/ArcPad equipment
• Integrating data into a GIS
• Color and black and white photo interpretation
• Preparing and plotting maps to project team specifications
• Performing spatial analysis including habitat classification and analysis based on science team input

Please contact:
Niall McCarten, Ph.D.
Director Biological Services
Central Valley & Sierra Nevada Region
Environmental Science Associates
8950 Cal Center Drive
Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95826
916-564-4500
nmccarten@esassoc.com


GENERAL MANAGER II - TENDERLOIN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORP. (TNDC)

About TNDC:
Founded in 1981, the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) houses 3,000 San Franciscans — primarily people who earn $5,000 to $25,000 a year—in 20 buildings with 1,600 apartments and hotel rooms. TNDC’s mission is to make the Tenderloin neighborhood a better place to live for low-income people by providing safe, service-enriched affordable housing and cooperating in community improvement and development efforts.
www.tndc.org

The Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Property Supervisor, the General Manager II is responsible for the overall operation of a HUD building, a building over 60 units, or a tax credit building. Oversees the day-to-day operations of a residential hotel or apartment building, including staff supervision, building maintenance, and tenant relations. The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Exempt.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Directly supervise staff, including hiring, performance, reviews, training, and discipline, if necessary.
  2. Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere in the building for residents.
  3. Responsible for implementing, designing and maintaining a resident retention program.
  4. Complies with HUD and tax credit regulations regarding income certification and other documentation.
  5. Performs annual income re-certifications and issues rent increase notices
  6. Coordinates with Occupancy Manager on rental of vacant units to qualified applicants. Interviews prospective applicants and maintains waiting list.
  7. Maintains a record of financial transactions with tenants on Rent Roll, monitors rent collection and receivables.
  8. Enforces rental agreements, rules and policies, with particular attention to guest policies and security issues.
  9. Monitors financial condition of building, including expenditures and participates in planning the building budget.
  10. Responds appropriately to building emergencies and resident crises. Understands emergency plan.
  11. Maintains files, records, rental agreements, and other documents and records.
  12. Requests purchase of supplies and equipment.
  13. Conducts regular inspections of buildings and grounds to assure proper sanitation, maintenance and compliance with agency requirements.
  14. Meets regularly with building team to plan work schedules, develops performance plans.
  15. Participate in training as required.
  16. Submits weekly and monthly required reports.
  17. Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
• Ability, willingness, and sensitivity to work with a diverse, low-income population.
• Sound judgment, excellent assessment, problem solving, and supervision skills.
• Effective writing, communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work tactfully under pressure; cope with stress.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations; possess an even temperament and strong “people” skills with a commitment to customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 2 years of residential property management experience, preferably in a low-income setting or equivalent experience.
• Experience with conflict resolution, crisis intervention and resident relations.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and homelessness issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified HUD or Tax Credit Manager
• Knowledge of residential property management and building systems.
• Bi-lingual in Chinese, Spanish, or Russian.
Note: HUD or Tax Credit Manager Certification is a preferred qualification at the time of hire. Upon hire all General Managers II must complete the HUD or Tax Credit Manager certification (depending on the site where they work) within the introductory period (first six months of employment).

Application Process:
Submit short cover letter and resume to heidi@carlsonsearch.com. Position open until filled.
WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE.
Internships

GIS INTERN FOR GIS DATA RESOURCES, LLC (GDR)


About the Position:
The GIS Intern will perform GIS mapping and analysis tasks in support of creating, maintaining, and improving data sets for public safety, utilities and real estate customers. Responsibilities include compiling and synthesizing geographic data into a GIS database; developing attribute data for all type of industry formats; maintaining and updating GIS databases as new data are collected; preparing, modifying and updating data sets using different GIS software (including ArcView, ArcGIS, MapInfo, etc.) and other digital media; to a lesser extent providing graphic support for other departments including the development of maps, charts, and displays.

Basic Requirements: This position will be expected to work approximately 16 hours per week or more for any length of time. Financial compensation for this position is $8 - $12 per hour, depending on qualifications. Benefits are not included. Successful candidates will have a background in geography, planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or another related field; experience with ESRI ArcView 3.2a and ARC GIS 8.3 software required and MapInfo software a plus but not required; and demonstrated expertise/enthusiasm. This position requires great attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to work well both in team settings and independently. Knowledge of street attribution/networks and cadastral data is a big plus.

GDR
GIS Data Resources, LLC
20-C Pimentel Ct., Suite 2
Novato, CA 94949, USA.
www.gdr.com
888-654-4GDR (4437)
415-884-4407 Fax

Jake Beck, Director of GIS Technology
Phone 415.884.4437 x205
Fax 415.884.4407
Jake.Beck@gdr.com


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