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2483 BIOLOGIST I/II (Deep Class)
Fisheries, Wildlife, or Botany Specialty

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.
The current position is located at San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).  The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments.

Under general supervision, a Biologist I/II, Fisheries, Wildlife, or Botany Specialty, participates in field sampling efforts, conducts data analyses and interpretation, prepares technical reports, and facilitates restoration projects. The position requires familiarity with the ecosystems and the fish, wildlife, and plant species common to the San Francisco Peninsula, East Bay and Western Sierra watersheds. Essential functions include: participating in a variety of aquatic and terrestrial monitoring studies; collecting fishes, amphibians, invertebrates, or plant samples; determining habitat availability and suitability for a variety of species; coordinating and scheduling projects; analyzing data and writing technical reports; and providing technical expertise during the design and implementation of monitoring programs and restoration projects. Other desired qualifications include: an understanding of threatened and endangered species regulations; experience conducting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocol surveys for special status species found in the San Francisco Peninsula, East Bay and Western Sierra watersheds; experience in designing or implementing monitoring or restoration programs; and demonstrated technical writing ability. Positions at the journey level do not supervise other professional employees, but may coordinate the work of technical personnel (Water Quality Technician I/II and III). The annual salary is $64,272 - $90,454.

Working conditions:
This position requires a driver’s license. The incumbent may be required to drive to remote locations on mountain roads in snowy, icy or rainy conditions. The incumbent may have little or no advance notice for fieldwork and may be required to work occasional weekends, shifts and overtime work. The nature of work may involve working in the field and forests of SFPUC reservoir watersheds, in inclement weather, on monitoring vessels in lakes, San Francisco Bay or the Pacific Ocean, with mechanical/electrical equipment, and hazardous materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Biologist I
1. Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental biology, aquatic biology, wildlife biology, fisheries biology, limnology, botany, ecology, conservation biology, or closely related science; AND
2. Possession of a valid driver's license. 

Biologist II
1. Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental biology, aquatic biology, wildlife biology, fisheries biology, limnology, botany, ecology, conservation biology, or closely related science; AND
2. Two years of experience in fish and wildlife science, botany, ecology, or conservation biology; AND
3. Possession of a current, valid driver's license. 

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process only. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.
• Click and select the desired job announcement
• Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
• Click on “I am a New User”
• Follow instructions given on the screen

Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness Ave, 4th floor, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Receipt of applications will close February 12, 2010. 

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst.

Verification:
1. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process.
2. All statements made on the application or subsequent documents required under this examination are subject to verification

SELECTION PROCEDURE:                                                                            
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE EVALUATION (WEIGHT = 100%)
Candidates’ training and experience will be evaluated and rated in terms of its duration and relevance to job-related knowledge, skills and abilities for placement on the eligible list.  The department may administer additional selection procedures upon certification in order to make a final hiring decision.

Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Certification Rule:  The certification rule will be Rule of List. The Department may administer additional selection procedures before making a final hiring decision.

Eligible List:  The eligible list resulting from this examination is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
The Human Resources Director may approve use of the eligible list resulting from this selection process to make permanent Civil Service appointments to other position(s) involving the same or similar title in any department.

Veteran’s Preference:  Information regarding requests for veteran’s preference can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=21

General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures:
Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfgov.org/site/sfdhr_page.asp?id=46208 or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor

Terms of Announcement:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at www.jobaps.com/sf.

Right to Work:
All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

Notes:
1. Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Submitted documents become a permanent part of the exam record and will not be returned. The department may require applicants to present additional material at the time of appointment and/or at a later date.
2. Information on requesting reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities can be found at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=21. Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact the analyst by phone (415) 554-1660 (voice) or if hearing impaired, (415) 554-1672 (TDD) or in writing addressed to SFPUC Personnel, 1155 Market Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 as soon as possible.
3. Position Based Tests are administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A. General information concerning City and County of San Francisco employment policies and procedures may be found in the pamphlet entitled “Important Employment Information for Position Based Testing”. This information is part of the terms of this announcement. The pamphlet is available at the Department of Human Resources Information Center, One South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco or online at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=24.
4. The job description and minimum qualifications specified on this announcement are appealable to the Civil Service Commission. Appeals of these provisions must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. Refer to Civil Service Commission Rule 111A, Article VIII.
5. All other provisions of this announcement except for the Certification Rule are appealable to the Human Resources Director. Appeals of these provisions must be filed within five business days with the examination analyst listed on this announcement.    
6. Per Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5, the Human Resources Director may approve the use of the eligible list resulting from this examination for Permanent Civil Service appointments to other positions in the same or similar classes.

Issued:  January 26, 2010
Announcement No: 055909    
Team:  PUC/QS (415) 554-1660      

Micki Callahan
Director
Department of Human Resources


COMBINED ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIVE/2483

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