| Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, this position implements approved management plans for units of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned areas.
- Plans and implements habitat restoration activities for endangered species.
- Plans and participates in prescription burns.
- Monitors endangered avian and karst species, rare plants and salamanders, and their habitats.
- Analyzes data on changes in habitat caused by manipulation of vegetation.
- Conducts cave restorations and cave gate data design and installation oversight.
- Writes technical papers and reports. Maintains implementation records.
- Directs and implements problem species control programs.
- Conducts miscellaneous repairs on damaged fences and installs gates, sign, and erosion controls as needed and constructs and maintains trails, as needed.
- Develops and implements public education and outreach programs.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May supervise and train others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of survey techniques for plants/avian and karst species.
- Knowledge of local native and non-native plant and avian species.
- Knowledge of control species methods for non-native plants, red imported fire ant, and cowbirds.
- Knowledge of prescription burning.
- Knowledge of functions and operations of interrelating departments and of applicable regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in identifying local native and non-native plant and avian species.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Natural Sciences such as Wildlife Management, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Botany, Zoology, or another related area;
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- Four (4) years of experience directly related to job duties.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Must hold a current pesticide applicators license under Texas Structural Pest Control board or Texas Department of Agriculture, or be able to obtain license within six (6) months of employment.
- Valid current Texas Class C Driver License.
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