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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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:
- Directly supervise staff, including hiring, performance, reviews,
training, and discipline, if necessary.
- Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere in the building
for residents.
- Responsible for implementing, designing and maintaining a resident
retention program.
- Complies with HUD and tax credit regulations regarding income
certification and other documentation.
- Performs annual income re-certifications and issues rent increase
notices
- Coordinates with Occupancy Manager on rental of vacant units
to qualified applicants. Interviews prospective applicants and
maintains waiting list.
- Maintains a record of financial transactions with tenants on
Rent Roll, monitors rent collection and receivables.
- Enforces rental agreements, rules and policies, with particular
attention to guest policies and security issues.
- Monitors financial condition of building, including expenditures
and participates in planning the building budget.
- Responds appropriately to building emergencies and resident
crises. Understands emergency plan.
- Maintains files, records, rental agreements, and other documents
and records.
- Requests purchase of supplies and equipment.
- Conducts regular inspections of buildings and grounds to assure
proper sanitation, maintenance and compliance with agency requirements.
- Meets regularly with building team to plan work schedules,
develops performance plans.
- Participate in training as required.
- Submits weekly and monthly required reports.
- 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.
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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
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