ECOLOGICAL REVIEW SECTION SUPERVISOR JOB ID 47909

                          ECOLOGICAL REVIEW SECTION SUPERVISOR (Job ID: 47909)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

WATER DIVISION / LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301

ECOLOGICAL REVIEW SECTION SUPERVISOR

Position #45235

Typical Starting Salary is $31.33 - 42.60/hr

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Water Division, Land Resources Management Program has a full-time vacancy for an Ecological Review Section Supervisor. 

                REQUIRED:  APPLY DIRECTLY TO OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.NH.GOV

Summary:
 

Administers the implementation of NH RSA212-A:9 and 217-A in the Ecological Review Section in the Land Resources Management Program, providing high-level biological science and regulatory expertise to ensure consistency and technical integrity in the assessment of impacts of development activities. Supervises professional staff and the issuance of requirements and recommendations to protect threatened and endangered species, the designation of habitat as critical, and exemplary natural communities from land development activities.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. 
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 4.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 8.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in ecology, biology, botany, zoology, environmental science, environmental conservation, wildlife or fisheries management, environmental policy and management, or a related natural resources field. With at least two in a supervisory or management level position.

License/Certification:

Valid drivers’ license and access to transportation

Other Requirements:

Trainee Option:

Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in using standard and customized computer applications and databases, with demonstrated ability to create and deliver effective written and oral communications.

In-depth knowledge of New Hampshire wildlife species and their habitat relationships, including rare or endangered species.

Familiarity with state and federal environmental laws and regulations and environmental permitting programs.

Understanding of the New Hampshire Native Plant Protection Act, New Hampshire Endangered Species Conservation Act, and the Federal Endangered Species Conservation Act.

Experience working with Natural Heritage Bureau (NHB) databases.

Responsibilities:
 

Supervises and, for the most complicated cases, conducts Ecological Reviews of proposed activities and development projects to ensure that the department is taking the appropriate actions to comply with RSA 212-A and 217-A, and that the criteria being used are technically sound.

Oversees the development of requirements, recommendations, protocols, and other permitting documentation to protect threatened and endangered species, habitat designated as critical, exemplary natural communities. Establishes section review and inspection priorities and manages section workload.

Oversees the maintenance of and updates to the Data Check Tool for the identification of threatened and endangered species, habitat designated as critical, and exemplary natural communities. Coordinates with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources on updates to the Natural Heritage Database.

Coordinates section activities with other Land Resources Management permitting sections and other agency staff with overlapping jurisdictions on land development issues, to ensure synchronized and timely responses where multiple actions are required. Assists with facilitation, coordination, and integration of Land Resources Management Program activities.

Coordinates with the Fish and Game Department, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and federal agencies as necessary to obtain biological opinions from species, habitat, and exemplary natural community experts and to ensure compliance and consistency with other state and federal policies.

Supervises expert witnesses in litigation to provide the court with technical information relating to the litigation.

Develops staff through timely performance management, promotion of individual development, and coaching to achieve continuous improvement, improve safety and address other human resources issues.

Communicates agency rules, policies, and environmental goals to regulated parties, their consultants and lawyers, local officials, and other state and federal officials to further understanding and compliance with Land Resources Management laws and regulations.

Continually seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Department's mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions.

Criminal background and driving record review required.

 For further information please contact Phil Trowbridge, Administrator at philip.r.trowbridge@des.nh.gov or at 603-271-4898. 

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
 

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
 

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
 

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
 

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
 

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964