Ecological Resource Specialist Trainee

Ecological Resource Specialist Trainee

Salary

$62,150.40 - $83,200.00 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-04450-01

Department

DPW-Operations

Opening Date

10/24/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Department of Public Works, Environmental Management Division, is recruiting for an Ecological Resource Specialist Trainee. Under training conditions, the successful candidate will gain the skills and experience necessary to advance to the Ecological Resource Specialist classification.

This position assists with ecological and biological activities, including conducting wildlife surveys for threatened and endangered species, preparing biological assessments and ecological management plans, and providing biological expertise to support capital improvement, routine maintenance, and restoration projects.

For more detailed information, refer to the Ecological Resource Specialist Trainee job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet both the education and experience requirements:

Education:

Bachelors degree in the natural or environmental sciences.

Experience:

Six (6) months of experience working in a biological discipline such as forestry, nature conservation, environmental education, research, biological field surveys, or other related activities. Relevant volunteer work, internships, and academic projects may be considered

Substitution: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed graduate level coursework may substitute for the required work experience.

Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting field surveys of birds, mammals, and reptiles in the Southwestern United States

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5 PM. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT

Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Substitution of Education for Experience: If you do not possess a graduate degree, you must provide a list of completed graduate level coursework for review if applying under the substitution. Include the following information: school where completed, course subject/title/number, number/type of units (semester or quarter), and specify if Masters or PhD program. Candidates may attach a copy of an unofficial transcript to their application in lieu of listing coursework. If not applicable, indicate "N/A".

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Plant and Wildlife Survey Experience: Describe your experience in Plant and Wildlife Surveys, include general, special status, rare plants, and endangered species. Be sure to list the name of the employer, organization, or university and the dates you gained the experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A"

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Wildlife Knowledge: Describe your specific knowledge of wildlife indigenous to the Southwestern United States, States, particularly wildlife indigenous to the County of San Bernardino and its surrounding regions. Be sure to list the name of the employer, organization, or university and the dates you gained the experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

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Desert Species and Habitats Experience: Describe your experience with desert species/habitats, particularly desert tortoise Be sure to list the name of the employer, organization, or university and the dates you gained the experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

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Technical Report Experience: Describe your experience writing technical reports including types of reports written. Be sure to list the name of the employer, organization, or university and the dates you gained the experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

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ESRI Mapping Product Experience: Describe your experience using ESRI mapping products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online and mobile applications such as field maps (or collector) and Survey 123. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

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Biological Data Collection and Analysis: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your experience in collecting and analyzing biological data. Be sure to list the name of the employer, organization, or university and the dates you gained the experience.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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