RPA # WCB 09-002

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Wildlife Conservation Board

1807-13th Street, Suite 103
Sacramento, CA 95811

Public Land Management Specialist IV - 567-001-4370-010

Final File Date: Until Filled
Location: Sacramento, California
Contact: Mary Westlake (916) 445-1112

Comments: The Public Land Management Specialist IV position acts as project

manager on all San Joaquin River Conservancy (SJRC) acquisition and
development projects. Development projects include habitat restoration,
enhancement and public access improvement type projects. The project
manager works independently and has responsibility for project consultation
between the state and its partners, development and review of funding and grant
proposals, cost effectiveness evaluation, negotiation of project agreements,
contract administration, planning and design review, construction oversight,
quality assurance and monitoring. Prepare or coordinate preparation and review
of permits and environmental documents pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act or National Environmental Policy Act. Identify and
develop appropriate mitigation for biological impacts. Authorize project start-up
and payment of invoices. The project manager also performs highly complex
negotiation work to acquire properties for conservation purposes. Evaluate
potential projects, write complex land agreements, secure, examine and interpret
title reports and execute documents to ensure clear title to properties.
Recommend and secure services of private appraisers. Using statewide quality
standards, review appraisals to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Assist in preparation/review of environmental assessment documents. Present
project proposals to Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) for consideration and
allocation of funds. Recommend approval of expenditures of state funds for
project-related expenses; includes preparation of agenda items, briefing
packages, presentations and displays for WCB members. Represent WCB and
SJRC projects at other public hearings, public groups and interested stakeholder
groups; act as expert witness by testifying before a board or governing body.
Upon WCB approval, submit acquisition paperwork and documents to DGS for
review and approval. Deliver documents to escrow. Close files. Please list
position number on your application under Job Title(s) for which you are
applying. Open to all candidates eligible for appointment to this
classification.