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CLARK COUNTY

Department of Human Resources
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor,

PO Box 551791
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1791 http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (CLIMATE RESILIENCE)

Department Name: Environment and Sustainability
Exam Number: 23069

SALARY
$30.57 - $47.42 Hourly

OPENING DATE: 11/08/22

CLOSING DATE: 11/22/22 05:01 PM

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Clark County Environment & Sustainability Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Environmental Specialist (Climate Resilience) position. This position is focused on resiliency and public health. As a member of the team in the Office of Sustainability, you will provide technical and administrative support to various organizations as a part of the County’s adaptation efforts. This position coordinates efforts and collaborates with partners on local and state-wide issues, such as extreme heat, available resources to community members and sustainable transportation.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human
Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Planning,
Business or Public Administration or a closely related field and two (2) years of full-time professional experience in performing environmental and natural resource management analyses and studies or similar analyses and studies. Full-time administrative experience in a field related to the work may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. An appropriate advanced degree is desirable.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work
Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write
"see attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Requires travel by automobile to various locations throughout the County. May conduct site visits out of doors in varying weather conditions.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class https://agency.governmentjobs.com/clarkcounty/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3789064&sharedWindow=0 1/6

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C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs tasks directly related to regulatory compliance and permitting associated with the
Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other applicable regulations.
Plans, oversees, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional service consultants and ensures that project and program goals and objectives are achieved. Performs full range of project management work, including the development of scopes of work for complex and technical nature resource related projects, including request for proposal (RFP) development, contractor selection, budget and schedule preparation and negotiation, and tracking of scope, schedule and budget compliance. Performs site visits. Negotiates and administers contracts for professional services relating to property acquisition and management. Serves on, and may provide staff support to, a variety of committees and task forces related to the projects or programs to which assigned.

Coordinate with federal, state, and local governments, private contractors and nonprofit organizations on conservation related projects. Confers with and represents the department and the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, community, business, professional and public agencies and the public. Reviews and evaluates land and resource management plans, biological studies, and other technical environmental documents, and provides recommendations. Plans and organizes administrative, operational, budgetary, environmental or other studies related to the activities or operational area to which assigned. Determines analytical techniques and data gathering processes and obtains required information for analysis. Plans and organizes administrative, operational, budgetary, environmental or other studies related to the activities or operational area to which assigned.
Determines analytical techniques and data gathering processes and obtains required information for analysis.

Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as team improvement and productivity alternatives, project and program budget development and administration, project related staffing and facilities, and policy and procedure development and implementation. Confers with management and operational staff and assists in implementing changes resulting from such studies and analyses. Works with the general public by providing information and education on environmental and natural resource issues. Assists with and performs specific management support activities such as coordinating and preparing Board agenda items, coordinating departmental budget and administration, reviewing and assessing proposed legislation, coordinating the development of departmental automated systems and representing the department head and others as specified. Prepares and presents presentations. Maintains accurate records and files related to the areas of assignment. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Prepares and submits reports to various regulatory agencies, funding sources and other organizations. May direct the work of professional, technical or office support staff on a project or day to day basis. Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work; may drive a County or personal motor vehicle or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation in order to attend off-site meetings and visit various work sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS https://agency.governmentjobs.com/clarkcounty/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3789064&sharedWindow=0 2/6

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Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of driving a motor vehicle or arranging for transportation in order to attend off-site meetings and visit various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer GV

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (CLIMATE RESILIENCE) Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. The following questions 1 - 5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates

meet the minimum qualifications.
Which describes your highest level of education?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above

* 2. Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.

Environmental Science
Biology
Planning
Business
Public Administration
Sustainability
Environmental Planning
Sociology
Public Health
Urban Design
Water Resources Management
Environmental Resource Economics
Other
Not Applicable

* 3. If you indicated "Other" in Question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.

* 4. Indicate your full-time professional experience in performing environmental and natural resource management analyses and studies or similar analyses and studies.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

* 5. Do you currently hold a valid driver's license? https://agency.governmentjobs.com/clarkcounty/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3789064&sharedWindow=0 3/6

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Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

* 6. The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position,
20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the
"Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the
"education" and "work history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

* 7. Indicate your full-time professional experience providing technical assistance to the public or other groups.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

* 8. Indicate your full-time professional experience writing and reviewing technical reports.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

* 9. Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 7 - 8. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

* 10. Indicate your full-time professional experience managing projects.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
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4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

* 11. Indicate your full-time professional experience working in sustainability or resiliency program implementation.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

* 12. Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 10 - 11. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

* 13. Indicate your full-time professional experience working with environmental education programs (designing and delivering outreach events and training).

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

* 14. Indicate your full-time professional experience working with public health programs
(coordination and support to stakeholders to improve community health and resilience).

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

* 15. Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 13 - 14. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

* 16. Indicate your full-time professional experience with mitigation of greenhouse gases.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

* 17. Indicate your full-time professional experience with adaptation or mitigation of climate hazards.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
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* 18. Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 16 - 17. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

* 19. Indicate which of the following climate resilience programs you have experience working in (select all that apply):

People and Communities (with focus on urban heat)
Natural Systems (with focus on water)
Infrastructure/Facilities
Regional Economy (with focus on transportation)
None of the above

* 20. Identify your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel:

No Experience
Basic (navigate excel, input & enter data, sort and print preparation)
Intermediate (create spreadsheets, input data, create formulas, report formatting)
Advanced (consolidating data, using pivot tables, charting data, and formatting charts)
Expert (advanced formulas, if statements, vlookup, VBA, and Macros)

* 21. Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Word.

No Experience
Basic (can setup a document, format the text, and edit the document)
Intermediate (can navigate the title and ribbon bar, can use spellcheck and grammar check, can create templates)
Advanced (can perform mail merge, edit headers/footers and add page numbers and title pages)
Expert (can insert pictures/borders, SmartArt, and charts/graphs)

* 22. Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Outlook.

No Experience
Basic (can create and send email messages)
Intermediate (can create new folders, archive and store emails, can set appointments and create to-do lists)
Advanced (can set up contacts, generate auto-replies, can configure email settings)
Expert (can create, schedule and delegate tasks, plan meetings, and share and configure calendars)
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.57 - $47.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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