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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

Conservation Program Biologist

Supplemental Questionnaire



 

This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Conservation Program Biologist. Part I will not be scored nor used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided for the applicant to review prior to completing the questionnaire.  Part II will be scored based on your checked responses.  Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determinations.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.


 

I have read and understood the above information.


 

Part I: Minimum Qualifications

This section will not be scored but may assist with determining how the applicant reports meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.


1.

Do you possess at least three (3) years of full-time field work experience in biology, natural resource management, wildlife management, ecology, or habitat restoration providing professional field supervision for the management of wildlife habitats, restoration of native habitat through re-vegetation, removal of invasive vegetation, conducting biological surveys of plant and animal species, or similar activities.

Yes No
2.

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, wildlife management, ecology, natural resource management, zoology or a closely related field.

Yes No

 

Applicants who reported a “No” response to any of the above are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications for this classification prior to proceeding.



 

Part II: Relevant Knowledge and Experience – Scored Examination

This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.

Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.


1.

Describe your experience preparing technical reports related to wetland delineations, habitat management or environmental restoration projects.

No Experience
Less than 2 years experience
2 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

2.

Describe your experience designing, implementing, and evaluating data collection activities and biological monitoring programs for management and restoration projects.

No Experience
Less than 2 years experience
2 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

3.

Describe your experience performing and directing biological surveys of species, wetlands and habitats using generally accepted scientific principles.

No Experience
Less than 2 years experience
2 to 5 years experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

4.

Describe your experience preparing natural resource conservation related grant applications and administering grant funded projects.

No Experience
Less than 2 years experience
2 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

5.

Describe your experience serving as a liaison to various federal, State, and local agencies as well as non-profit land management organizations.

No Experience
Less than 2 years experience
2 to 5 years experience
5 to 7 years experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

6.

Describe your experience participating in budget preparation and administration, including preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, and submitting justifications for staff, supplies, and equipment.

No Experience
Less than 2 years experience
2 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

7.

Describe your knowledge of principles and practices of wildlife habitat conservation, restoration and management.

I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area
I can apply this knowledge to performing tasks under close supervision
I can apply this knowledge to performing tasks independently
 

If you indicated any knowledge, please briefly describe.

8.

Describe your knowledge of the techniques of biological surveying and monitoring of sensitive species and habitats.

I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area
I can apply this knowledge to performing tasks under close supervision
I can apply this knowledge to performing tasks independently
 

If you indicated any knowledge, please briefly describe.

9.

Do you have experience utilizing the following tools and software? Check all that apply.

Geographic Information System (GIS)
Microsoft Excel
RIBITS (U.S. Army Corps mitigation portal)
CNDDB (CA Natural Diversity Database)
 

If you indicated any experience with any of the above, please briefly describe. Please note that candidates may be asked to show proficiency with those checked above during the selection process.


 

 

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