Under general supervision, provides complex analysis and program support in the planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); evaluates the consistency of proposed land development with the MSHCP, prepares consistency documents and biological mitigation measures, develops and assigns biological conditions of approval for land use projects, and conducts biological field work; reviews and provides comments on habitat restoration plans, mitigation documents, and biological monitoring reports; provides a variety of analytical and technical support to program managers and directors to achieve regional conservation and Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) goals; coordinates work and communicates with member agencies, landowners, developers, other public agencies, the public, and other regional conservation working groups; performs related work as required. Receives general supervision from the MSHCP Compliance Manager. May exercise functional or direct supervision over professional, technical, administrative support, and assigned staff.

This is the advanced journey-level class in the Management Analyst series. Incumbents serve as subject matter experts in assigned functional areas and perform varied research and analysis to support regional conservation projects and programs, including analysis and implementation of the MSHCP and programs for the management and protection of wildlife habitats and natural resources, and reserve management and monitoring related to biological resource standards. Incumbents support the work of management staff by providing a professional-level resource for program analyses and studies. Responsibilities include performing biologically diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. This class is distinguished from the MSHCP Compliance Manager in that the latter has full management responsibility for all functions of permitting compliance as provided by the MSHCP and associated state and federal endangered species act permits.

Qualifications

Required: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, ecology, natural resource management, environmental studies, or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional experience in research techniques, surveys, and statistical methods, preferably in ecology, natural resources, or environmental studies, with a minimum of two (2) years in field work experience in natural resource management, wildlife management, biological research, ecology, or habitat restoration.

Summary of Benefits Available

• CalPERS Retirement System
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Classic: 2.7% @ 55 / PEPRA: 2% @ 62
• 9/80 Hybrid Work Schedule
• Up to $2,022.56/month towards Medical Plans
• Vacation
• Dental & Vision fully paid by RCTC
• Sick Leave
• 401(a) Money Purchase Plan
• 13 Holidays/Year
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• Transportation Assistance Programs
• $100,000 Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program