as a representative of the Department; Confers with various entities including scientists, engineers, regulators, Habitat Agency staff, etc. to plan or review projects; Collaborates with the Park Planning Division and affected staff to plan production activities; Designs and coordinates successive phases of problem analysis and solution proposals; Prepares and administers budgets and financial reports; Assists in the research and preparation of grant applications; Provides stewardship for plant or animal resources or habitats; studies land use, monitors animal populations/ resources; Completes California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/ National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permit applications from regulatory agencies; Develops and maintains databases, Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and data records related to tracking and monitoring the progress of assigned projects; Develops user manuals, checklists and internal procedural memos; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Basic aims, trends, concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of city and regional planning, zoning administration and regional habitat conservation plans; Species, natural communities, ecosystems, ecosystem processes and their conservation needs in Santa Clara County; Wildlife and vegetation monitoring/surveying techniques; Implications of physical, economic, aesthetic and social factors involved in city and regional planning including the development of urban and suburban environments; Governmental organization operations and community interrelationships; Research and statistical methods; Computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and geospatial software; Socioeconomic trends, land use and development patterns as they relate to natural resources; Cartographic and infographic design skills; Publishing geospatial data and maps to the Web.