Jobs Title:
Natural Resources Planner

Post Date
11/7/2025

Expiration Date
2/5/2026

Details:
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time position in the Natural Resources Planner classification in the General Services Department, Parks & Conservation Planning Division.

The Natural Resources Planner performs natural resource management duties including, but not limited to, planning and implementation of habitat management and park and open space projects, enhancement and restoration projects, monitoring and analysis of fluvial and geomorphic processes, development of mitigation strategies, acquisition of conservation easements, permitting and application review; plans and conducts public outreach activities; researches and compiles information, writes reports, makes recommendations, and implements policies; obtains, supervises and contracts for consultant services, manages contracts, seeks, obtains, and implements grants, and monitors to ensure compliance with grant requirements and manages budgets. This position will have a specific focus on policy matters related to the implementation of the Cache Creek Area Plan, including both the Cache Creek Resource Management Plan and the Off-Channel Mining Plan, the Yolo County Parks Master Plan, the Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan, the Yolo County Strategic Plan, as applicable. This position also serves as liaison to various resource management related citizen and advisory groups within the County. In this role the incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex environmental documents and studies, including CEQA and NEPA, and representing the County and its policy positions in a variety of settings including all levels of government (federal, state, local) as well as with other stakeholder groups. Experience with water, flood control, environmental, and agricultural policy are desirable.

Qualifications:
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in planning, geography, resource and environmental management, biology, public administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree or better is preferred; and

Experience: Equivalent to three (3) years of experience in natural resource management, government and/or private industry performing technical and/ work involving planning, resource or environmental management, geology, forestry, mining, or a closely related field; supervisory experience; experience with public, multiparty decision-making processes, regulatory requirements associated with natural resources.

Employer:
County of Yolo
Contact:
Yolo County Human Resources Department

Address:
625 Court Street, Suite 101
Woodland, California 95695

Work Phone:
(530) 666-8055

Fax:
(530) 666-8049

Email:
jobs@yolocounty.gov

Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa