OC Parks has an exciting career opportunity for a Natural Resources Technician within the Natural Resources and Trails programs. This position supports natural resource stewardship, with an emphasis on habitat restoration, invasive species management, field monitoring, environmental compliance, and mapping. Assignments will also support trail stewardship and parkland management.

Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing field inspections, monitoring, and site documentation related to habitats, restoration sites, invasive species, trails, and environmental conditions, including driving to field locations throughout the County.
• Supporting habitat restoration, mitigation, revegetation, and invasive species management projects.
• Assisting with environmental compliance activities associated with permits, conservation plans, easements, and project approvals.
• Collecting field data using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and assisting with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, spatial analysis, and preparation of maps and exhibits.
• Maintaining databases, tracking systems, GIS maps, and program records.
• Assisting with coordination of contractors, schedules, deliverables, purchasing requests, and project documentation.
• Preparing reports, summaries, presentations, and technical materials for internal and external audiences.
• Supporting natural resources training, outreach, and educational initiatives.
• Assisting with trail stewardship, land management, and resource protection efforts across OC Parks facilities.
• Participating in fieldwork in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.

For more information, an dto apply, visit he website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oc/jobs/5540049/natural-resources-technician?keywords=natural&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs