Senior Natural Resource Specialist

Salary : $94,889.60 - $115,336.00 Annually Location : Sacramento, CA Job Type: FULL TIME (NON-EXEMPT) Job Number: 3746-2026 Department: SacSewer Opening Date: 03/04/2026 Closing Date: 4/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Position Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for a Senior Natural Resource Specialistposition. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM: 3/18/26, 4/6/25 Positions in this series plan, develop and maintain natural resources within the Sacramento Area Sewer District. Activities include but are not limited to all aspects of natural resource management including wetlands development, management, and maintenance, wildlife development and management, habitat and sensitive species mitigation and development. This includes the restoration and enhancement of vegetation management and monitoring of landscape development and maintenance, lease management and security. Incumbents in this class are the lead worker and/or advanced-journey level. Under direction and on a regular and recurring basis incumbent either function in a lead capacity in addition and secondary to their own work and/or require independent development and use of natural resource management techniques and methodologies, provide consultative advice to various District agencies, and often serve as a liaison to regulatory agencies and special interest groups. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fields such as Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Botany, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or other related studies. AND Three years' experience in natural resource management performing duties relating to wildlife inventory, field data collection and habitat restoration and management. Note: Determination on what is considered a related field is left to the discretion of the hiring manger. How to Apply: If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by March 18, 2026, at 5:00PM Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position: If you have question about this recruitment, please contact Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include: Medical Dental Vision Basic Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Retiree Health Voluntary Plans Short-Term Disability Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity 529 Education Savings Plan Buy-up Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection Legal Services Program Pet Insurance Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program: SacSewer's medical plans are offered through the SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits: 01 Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score. Each answer will be scored separately. By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. I have read and understood the above instructions. 02 The minimum qualifications are as follows: Select the one box that best describes the highest education level completed from an accredited college or university with a major in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Botany, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or other related studies. AND Three years' experience in natural resource management performing duties relating to wildlife inventory, field data collection and habitat restoration and management. Please select the option that best represents how you meet the minimum qualifications. I meet both the experience and education requirements as listed above. I meet the experience qualifications but do not possess a degree in one of the listed majors. I possess a bachelor's degree in one of the above listed majors but do not meet the experience qualifications listed above. I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 03 Select the one box that best describes the highest education level that you have completed from an accredited college or university. No college. I have completed some college. I possess an associate's degree in in fields such as Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Botany, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or other related studies. I possess an associate's degree in an unrelated field. I possess a bachelor's degree in in fields such as Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Botany, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or other related studies. I possess a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field. I possess a master's degree in business administration, public administration, economics or finance or supply chain management or a closely related field. 04 Select all the boxes that list wildlife management experience that you have full-time paid experience performing regularly. If you do not have full-time paid experience with any of the wildlife management programs below, select none. None. Implementing programs for management of wildlife species. Planning and developing integrated programs for the management of wildlife species. Ensuring wildlife management programs are consistently implemented in a manner that avoids inadvertent impacts to protected species and sensitive habitats. Use of tools and techniques for monitoring wildlife populations. Reviewing and preparing comments on proposed development projects that may impact wildlife populations or sensitive habitats. 05 Select all the boxes that list acts/policies that you are familiar with and have worked with in the regular course of your work duties. If you are not familiar with and have not worked with any of the following acts/policies in the regular course of your work duties, select none. None. Migratory Bird Treaty Act. California and Federal Endangered Species Acts. Clean Water Act (California and Federal). California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). California Fish and Game Code. 06 Select the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience in natural resource management performing duties relating to wildlife inventory, field data collection and habitat restoration and management. If you have no experience in in natural resource management performing duties relating to wildlife inventory, field data collection and habitat restoration and management., select none. None. I have less than three (3) years of experience. I have three (3) or more but less than five (5) years of experience. I have five (5) or more but less than seven (7) years of experience. I have seven (7) or more years of experience. 07 Select all the boxes that list paid experience that you have with wetlands and vegetation management programs. If you do not have any paid experience with wetlands and vegetation management programs, select none. None. Developing and applying short and long term wetlands, vegetation, and land management practices. Managing wetlands and vegetation in open space preserves to maintain compatibility with wildlife and human uses. Reviewing and preparing comments on proposed development projects that may impact wetlands and sensitive vegetation. Monitoring wetlands and vegetation maintenance activities to ensure compliance with natural resource laws and regulations. Habitat restoration and management experience. Collecting and analyzing statistical data and developing reports on wildlife or the management and maintenance of wetlands and vegetation. 08 Select the all the boxes that list the position specific certifications you possess. If you have no position specific certifications, select none. None. QAC. QAL. PCA. Certified Arborist Certified Wildlife Biologist Professional Wetland Scientist. 09 Select all the boxes that list duties that you have full-time paid experience performing regularly and are proficient in. If you do not have full-time paid experience performing any of the duties listed below, select none. None. Collecting and analyzing statistical data and developing reports on wildlife or the management and maintenance of wetlands and vegetation. Facilitating meetings and/or training that includes presentations and public speaking. Leadwork and/or supervisory experience. Operating a variety of equipment and performing light maintenance. Vegetation management and pesticide application. Advising and coordinating wildlife and/or wetlands and vegetation programs with interested stakeholders, other agencies, and governing bodies Project management. Biologic survey work. Contract Oversight. Environmental document review. Develop methodology for scientific studies or investigations Report Preparation. Landscape Maintenance. Planning and implementing public outreach events. 10 Select the all the boxes that list equipment you are proficient with and can operate safely and effectively. If you are not proficient in the safe and effective operation of any of the listed equipment, select none. Please note that you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency during the interview and/or hiring process. None. Agricultural tractors and implements. (double) Skid/steer loader (double) Power tools for landscaping such as string trimmer, blower, lawnmower, etc. Power tools for construction such as circular saw, drill, reciprocating saw, etc. Chainsaw. 11 Select the all the boxes that list duties you have experience performing in relation to construction management. If you do not have experience with any of the listed construction management duties, select none. None. Developing and implementing worker environmental awareness training. Special status species survey and monitoring. Mitigation measure development and enforcement. Post-construction mitigation monitoring. 12 Positions in this class require a valid California Driver License (Class C) prior to appointment as driving is an essential function of the job. NOTE: Incumbents who fail to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with SacSewer Policy. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License. I have the ability to immediately obtain a California Class C Driver License. I possess a California Class C Driver License or higher. I do not possess nor have the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver License. 13 In order to move forward in the recruitment and selection process, you must submit a copy of your resume with your application. Select the box below to confirm that you understand this requirement. I understand and have attached it to my application. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-06