APOSD Acquisitions Assistant
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in real estate, environmental studies, land use, conservation, natural resource planning, agriculture, geography, ecology or a related field, and one year of experience in land conservation, natural resource protection, parks, or another similar field, with a governmental agency or non-profit that includes experience working with GIS, including system functionality and map production.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: principles of research and data collection pertaining to land conservation, planning, property evaluation, and environmental issues; technical and legal issues of urban and regional planning, land use management, environmental compliance, and program management; written and oral communication including English grammar, vocabulary, mechanics, syntax, and composition; use of computer and software applications.
Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of land conservation, real estate, ecology, and land use planning; use of GIS, GPS, and related software and hardware to collect data, perform analyses, and prepare maps and reports.
Ability to: understand and interpret title reports, maps, contracts, legal descriptions, deed restrictions and other real estate documents; conduct statistical research, and analyze data pertaining to a variety of conservation and other open space matters; assimilate documents pertaining to real estate transactions; perform multiple tasks under deadlines; establish and maintain effective relationships with people encountered in the course of work; use GIS, GPS, and related software and hardware to collect data, perform analyses, and prepare maps and reports; perform analytical work carefully and accurately; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use computers and software.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
The selection procedure will consist of an application with supplemental questionnaire evaluation and interviews. Applicants should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, and knowledge and abilities; which relate to the position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be invited to an interview.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation may be required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As the largest employer in Sonoma County, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a vaccination and testing policy to help mitigate transmission of COVID-19. All County employees will be required to either have documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on file or consent to weekly COVID-19 testing.