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STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Salary Group B15 |
Class No. 2682 |
NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs entry-level to routine
(journey-level) natural resources work. Work
involves conducting natural resources surveys, investigative research, studies,
and inspections; conducting field or laboratory tests; and analyzing and
evaluating results with regard to the impact on natural resources. Works under moderate supervision with
limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Collects and analyzes natural
resources, environmental, or botanical samples; chemicals; toxic dust; or
contaminates.
Conducts inspections, surveys, and
studies; evaluates results with regard to their impact on natural resources;
prepares technical reports and recommendations regarding findings; and conducts
follow-up inspections as required.
Evaluates compliance requests and
develops strategies for remedies.
Maintains, calibrates, and operates
technical equipment.
Prepares technical papers, permits,
publications, and reports.
Prepares, assembles, and distributes
educational materials and conducts educational presentations and training programs.
Provides technical assistance
related to natural resources work being performed.
Researches and reviews natural
resources documentation.
Assists in field studies and in making technical evaluations.
May assist in evaluating programs
and techniques.
May prepare and file legal action
and testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
Performs related work as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience and Education
Experience in environmental quality,
natural resources, botany, or agronomy work.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major
course work in natural science or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted
for one another.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
Knowledge of applicable local,
state, and federal ordinances and laws; of environmental or chemical
engineering; of chemical and biological analysis techniques and procedures; of
radiological safety practices and techniques; of botany, ecology, taxonomy, and
hydrology; and of the operation of municipal, agricultural, and industrial
water treatment plants.
Skill in the operation and
maintenance of laboratory and environmental and computer equipment and
applications.
Ability to provide expert testimony;
to conduct inspections, surveys, investigative research, and studies; to
analyze environmental and natural resource samples; to prepare reports; and to
communicate effectively.
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State Auditor’s Office |
Revised 9-1-09 |