Natural Resource Specialist

Salary : $86,611.20 - $105,289.60 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
Job Number: 3067-2026
Department: Operations - Treatment
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 11/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position
Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resource Specialist position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5:00 p.m.:

10/21/26, 11/4/26
Positions in this series plan, develop, and maintain natural resources within the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer). Activities include, but are not limited to, all aspects of natural resource management, including wetlands development, management, and maintenance, wildlife development and management, habitat and sensitive species mitigation and development. This includes the restoration and enhancement of vegetation management and monitoring of landscape development and maintenance, lease management, and security.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fields such as Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Forestry, Botany, Landscape Architecture, or other related fields.
Note: Determination on what is considered a related field is left to the discretion of the hiring manager.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by October 21 , 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Click on the link below to review the full class spec for more information about this position:
If you have a question about this recruitment, please contact
Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer
SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree Health
• Voluntary Plans
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Care
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • 529 Education Savings Plan
  • Buy-up Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Program
  • Pet Insurance
• Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service

Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program:
SacSewer's medical plans are offered through the


SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the


Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:
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Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score. Resumes may be included but they will not substitute for filling out the application completely.

Each answer will be scored separately.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

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Select the one box that best describes the highest education level that you have completed from an accredited college or university.
If you have not completed any coursework from an accredited college or university, select none.

• None.
• I have completed some college.
• I possess an associate's degree in in fields such as Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Botany, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or other related studies.
• I possess an associate's degree in an unrelated field.
• I possess a bachelor's degree in in fields such as Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Botany, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or other related study.
• I possess a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
• I possess a master's degree in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Resource Science, Botany, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or other related study.

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I understand that to verify I meet the minimum qualifications, I must submit either a copy of diploma or transcripts . Anticipated completion of accredited coursework/education for the Fall/Winter 2026 semester or quarter will be accepted.
Note: If still waiting on diploma or degree confer date, this proof can be provided at a later point in the selection process but prior to hiring.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

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Select all the boxes that list wildlife management experience that you have experience performing regularly.
If you do not have experience with any of the wildlife management programs below, select none.

• None.
• Botanical surveys.
• Wildlife surveys.
• Wildlife damage and nuisance animal control.
• Use of tools and techniques for monitoring wildlife populations.

05


Select all the boxes that list acts/policies that you have experience with.
If you are not familiar with or have not worked with any of the following acts/policies, select none.

• None.
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
• California and Federal Endangered Species Acts.
• Clean Water Act (California and Federal).
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• California Fish and Game Code.

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Select the one box that best describes your experience in natural resource management performing duties relating to wildlife inventory, field data collection and habitat restoration and management.
If you have no experience in natural resource management performing duties relating to wildlife inventory, field data collection and habitat restoration and management., select none.

• None.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience.
• I have one (1) or more but less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have three (3) or more years of experience.

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Select all the boxes that list experience that you have with habitat management programs.
If you do not have experience with habitat management programs, select none.

• None.
• Performing short and long term wetlands, vegetation, and land management practices.
• Managing wetlands and vegetation in open space preserves to maintain compatibility with wildlife and human uses.
• Monitoring wetlands and vegetation maintenance activities to ensure compliance with natural resource laws and regulations.
• Habitat restoration and management experience.
• Collecting data to develop reports on wildlife or the management and maintenance of wetlands and vegetation.

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Select the all the boxes that list the position specific certifications you possess.
If you have no position specific certifications, select none.

• None.
• QAC/ QAL.
• Certified Arborist
• Wildlife Biologist certifications through the Wildlife Society.
• Professional Wetland Scientist.
• California Naturalist Certification.

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Select all the boxes that list duties that you have experience performing regularly and are proficient in.
If you do not have experience performing any of the duties listed below, select none.

• None.
• Collecting data and developing reports on wildlife or the management and maintenance of wetlands and vegetation.
• Presentations and public speaking.
• Operating a variety of equipment and performing light maintenance.
• Vegetation management.
• Pesticide application.
• Biological survey work.
• Environmental document review.
• Report Preparation.
• Landscape Maintenance.
• Planning and implementing public outreach events.
• Water quality sampling.
• Infrastructure maintenance (fencing, gates, signage, levees, roads, etc)
• GIS.

10


Select the all the boxes that list equipment you are proficient in the safe and effective operation(smooth out).br> If you are not proficient in the safe and effective operation of any of the listed equipment, select none. (add in may be tested later)

• None.
• Agricultural tractors and implements.
• Skid/steer loader.
• Power tools for landscaping such as string trimmer, blower, lawnmower, etc.
• Power tools for construction such as circular saw, drill, reciprocating saw, etc.
• Chainsaw.

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Select the all the boxes that list duties you have experience performing in relation to construction monitoringbr> If you do not have experience with any of the listed construction monitoring duties, select none.

• None.
• Implementing worker environmental awareness training.
• Special status species survey and monitoring.
• Mitigation measure development and enforcement.
• Post-construction mitigation monitoring.

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Positions in this class require a valid California Driver License (Class C) prior to appointment as driving is an essential function of the job.
NOTE: Incumbents who fail to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with SacSewer Policy. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License.

• I have the ability to immediately obtain a California Class C Driver License.
• I possess a California Class C Driver License or higher.
• I do not possess nor have the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver License.

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In order to move forward in the recruitment and selection process, you must submit a copy of your resume with your application.
Select the box below to confirm that you understand this requirement.

• In order to move forward in the recruitment and selection process, you must submit a copy of your resume with your application.Select the box below to confirm that you understand this requirement.

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