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Department: Habitat Conservation - LPHCP

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: LPHCP Administrator

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Lost Pines Habitat Conservation Plan Administrator, this position is responsible for providing biological monitoring and training for county construction projects for the endangered Houston toad. Work will include conducting Houston toad surveys on projects ahead of construction activities, as well as, providing ongoing monitoring and biological oversite to insure compliance with all federal, state and local permits. Other responsibilities will include providing technical assistance to landowners in the Lost Pines Habitat Conservation Plan, promoting the use of LPHCP guidelines, and conducting community outreach programs as directed. Must have prior experience with Houston toad handling and surveys. Applicant should be in possession of, or be able to quickly obtain, a valid USFW Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit authorizing capture and transport of Houston toadsas well as permitting from TPWD.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives supervision from the Lost Pines Habitat Conservation Plan Administrator.

Exercises supervision on construction sites as pertains to Avoidance and Minimization Measures for the Houston toad.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide biological oversite including the evaluation of occurrence, detection, capture and safe transport and subsequent release of Houston toads as required; Monitor to insure that contractor’s activities are in compliance with the Lost Pines Habitat Conservation Plan, as well as other federal, state, or local environmental permits;
• Conduct an extensive search of the work site for Houston toads in front of construction activities and notify the contractor when the area is clear to work; Provide Houston toad awareness training to construction personnel and Bastrop County employees;
• Monitor and verify that fuel handling and equipment maintenance operations are performed away from wetlands and water bodies and that the Construction Contractor maintains the necessary spill response material;
• Monitor and verify that all environmental restoration plans (i.e. seeding, erosion control, decomposition, etc.) are properly implemented in accordance with drawings and specifications and in accordance with all federal, state, and local permit conditions;
• Provide technical assistance to Lost Pines Habitat Conservation Plan participants for wildlife management by assisting with new enrollments and annual site visits;
• Conduct education and outreach programs for the Lost Pines Habitat Conservation Plan as directed.
• Assist with field data collection for Houston toad surveys and maintain equipment;
• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps to analyze sites for potential enrollments and survey locations;
• Maintain accurate data, files, reporting, and documentation as relates to job activities.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other job related duties as directed by supervisor. NOTE: The essential functions describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities required, nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

· Houston toad;

· Survey and Monitoring Guidelines for the Houston toad;

· Habitat and land conservation techniques;

· Wildlife Management Plans;

· Personal computer skills and software;

· Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuations;

· Standard office policies, procedures, and equipment.

Ability to:

· Function independently, exercise good judgment, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines;

· Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely manner;

· Be detail oriented and have strong communication, interpersonal problem solving, analytical, organization, conflict resolution, and stress tolerance skills;

· Conduct business with the public in a professional, courteous manner;

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the job;

· Operate equipment, required to perform essential job function

· Ability to walk and hike through rough terrain.

· Ability to work in temperature extremes or incremental weather.

· Ability to drive a vehicle on uneven or rough terrain when needed.

· Work independently in the absence of supervision;

· Work in a safety-conscious environment and follow and promote good safety practices;

· Handle exposure to potential hostile individuals;

· Maintain confidentiality of information encountered in work activities at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for;

Making observations, operating assigned equipment, and communicating with others.

Employee must have visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Maintain physical condition needed to accomplish the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include:

Sitting or standing for long periods of time, walking, hiking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, squatting; lifting and/or carrying materials weighing up to 40 pounds, hand and eye coordination, visual acuity, and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.

· Maintain mental capacity sufficient to accomplish the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include:

Effective interaction and communication with others, prepare clear and concise reports, make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a modern office setting. The employee will also frequently be required to work in outdoor environments, including during inclement weather; such work may expose employee to dust, dirt, fumes, temperature extremes, poisonous plants and animals, etc. Duties will often be performed outside of normal business hours.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and LICENSING:

Experience:

· Minimum of one (1) year of experience in environmental/natural resources fieldwork required.

· Prior experience with Houston toad handling and surveys required.

· Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and guidance preferred.

· Familiarity with mapping software such as ArcGIS and GPS devices is highly desired.

· Knowledge and ability to identify sensitive plants and wildlife species in Bastrop County preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Science, Ecology, or related field preferred.

Licensing:

Applicant should be in possession of, or be able to obtain, a valid USFW Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit as well as a TPWD permit authorizing capture and transport of Houston toads.

Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s license.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview; reference and other background checks; job-related tests may be required.

*** This position is subject to reasonable suspicion and/or post-accident testing for drugs and alcohol. ***

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employee further understands, and accepts, that this position falls under the provision of an “At Will” employment, and under no circumstances is a contract for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,500.00 - $55,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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