*NOTE: This recruitment has been extended until 7/16/2008 - 5:00pm. 

Under supervision, to support a department program or function by analyzing, monitoring, researching, and coordinating natural resources and/or community resources. Assists manager or program administrator with a variety of projects or assignments: performs research, provides analysis, collects data, conducts field and resource assessments, makes recommendations; maintains records, logs; prepares reports and writes correspondence; coordinates with other District departments and outside agencies; reviews and/or assists with development of policies, guidelines; monitors budget, tracks expenditures; attends meetings, represents District, makes presentations. There are six budgeted Resource Analyst positions District-wide. The person hired would either work for wildland vegetation management, wildlife management, integrated pest management, fisheries management, or coordination of community sponsored unskilled labor programs.

Please refer to the supplemental statement for specific duties of the current opening in wildland vegetation management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with major work in the discipline related to prospective duties; and

• Experience: One year of experience performing difficult research or work in any one of the fields related to the prospective duties.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of wildlife management, integrated pest management, trails management, park and recreation management, or appropriate study. Ability to investigate and analyze situations, plan and organize research; to coordinate research with other District departments and other agencies. Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships in those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers and park users.

Monthly Salary

Vacancy Situation

The District currently has one vacancy in range and vegetation management, and is located at the District’s headquarters in Oakland. The hiring pools established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and additional vacancies that may occur during the one year life of the hiring pools.

How to Apply

Application materials may be downloaded below, may be picked up by visiting the District’s Administrative Offices at 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland, CA, or may be requested by calling the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154. Completed applications must arrive in the Human Resources Department before 5:00pm on the closing date. Postmarks or faxed applications are not acceptable. Resumes are not a substitute for any part of the required application package.

Application materials for this position consist of two required parts:

1. An East Bay Regional Park District Application for Employment form, and
2. A Supplemental Statement
   

Application Packet Request Form

Please send an application package to:

Notification

The application material for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for interview or testing. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment devices before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment. The individual chosen for hire must be able to pass a background check and District medical examination prior to employment. The probationary period for this classification is six months.

About the Benefits Package

The District offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package to its regular, full-time employees, the relevant version of which includes: paid vacations accrued at 12 days per year, to start; 13 1/2 paid holidays; paid sick leave accrued at 12 days per year; paid family health insurance (after 6 months of employment), employer pays Kaiser rate or maximum of 135% Kaiser rate for alternative plan; and dental insurance (after 3 months of employment); paid life insurance; and a variety of career and life enhancement benefits such as tuition reimbursement, Credit Union eligibility, confidential family assistance counseling, direct deposit, and paid and unpaid leaves.

The District also offers a generous pension package: the employee is covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2.5% @ 55 plan retirement plan which is integrated with Social Security. CalPERS employees will pay the 1% employee portion, and the District will pay the employer portion. Additionally, the employee may elect to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program (ICMA), to which the District contributes as well.

Conditions of Employment

• Union Representation: East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification. Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in an Agreement between the District and Local 2428. This Union “Agency Shop” agreement requires the payment of union dues (if you choose to join) or payment of an equivalent service fee (if you choose not to join). Currently dues are about $56.92 per month.

• License: A valid California state Driver License is a condition of initial and continued employment for this classification.

East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).