Natural Resources Technician I/II

Description: Marin Water is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Natural Resources Technician I/II! The Natural Resources Technician plays a vital role in supporting the District’s watershed management programs across key areas including Fisheries, Watershed Maintenance, Vegetation Management, and Volunteer Coordination. This position is part of the Watershed Division and contributes to a variety of essential functions, including invasive plant management, leading and training seasonal workers, and other related responsibilities as needed. Through this work, the Natural Resources Technician helps to ensure the health and sustainability of the District’s natural resources.

Responsibilities:

• Assists regular staff with monitoring and restoration activities focusing on salmon, steelhead, and other aquatic species;
• Conducts habitat restoration effectiveness and compliance monitoring;
• Operates and maintains PIT tag antennas and other field equipment;
• Conducts juvenile salmonid surveys, including snorkeling, electro-fishing, and seining;
• Conducts adult salmon surveys, including redd counts and carcass surveys;
• Enters, compiles, and analyzes monitoring and survey data;
• Manages databases;
• Prepares technical reports;

• Guides crews in the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands;
• Maintains watershed facilities, including roads, trails, and other District assets;
• Coordinates contractors and compliance consultants;
• Assists with preparation and implementation of prescribed burns;
• Conducts mapping of watershed facilities and natural resources;
• Conducts habitat assessments, rare species surveys, and permanent vegetation plots;
• Organizes volunteer events, including habitat restoration, citizen science monitoring, and trail maintenance.

Qualifications: Positions at the Natural Resources Technician I level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a

learning capacity.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced methods and procedures used in natural resource maintenance and restoration;
• Hand and power tool techniques related to the work;
• Native plant, wildlife, and fish species identification and habitat requirements;
• Safety protocols and procedures;
• Effective communication techniques for interacting with the public;
• Technology related to the work (i.e. GPS, GIS, wildlife tags, trail cameras);
• Principles, practices, and methods of vegetation, fisheries, and wildlife management; and
• Techniques for conducting scientific studies of plants, fish, and wildlife.

Ability to:

• Perform landscape and open space maintenance work;
• Work independently and direct and coordinate contractors, consultants, and volunteers;
• Make field observations and accurately record and maintain scientific data;
• Learn watershed landmarks, facilities, trails, and regulations;
• Navigate in natural areas;
• Perform heavy physical labor safely under difficult environmental conditions;
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays;
• Use a personal computer and  mobile data collection devices with related software applications; 
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet deadlines;
• Drive a vehicle safely on unimproved road surfaces.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities qualifies a person for this position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Natural Resources Technician I: Completion of an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field.

Natural Resources Technician II: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, natural resources management, environmental science/studies, forestry, wildlife management, environmental planning, hydrology, environmental education, ecology or a related field; and

Experience:  Two years of increasingly responsible experience in fisheries, botany, forestry, environmental compliance, landscape maintenance, wildlife management, volunteer coordination, and/or community engagement.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record; wear appropriate attire or uniform as provided; and acquire safety/fire boots that meet District specifications.

Learn more about the Marin Municipal Water District and apply here.