Assistant Natural Resources Manager

Job Title

Plans, implements, and oversees conservation and land stewardship initiatives while serving as working supervisor.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with supervision, coordination and/or implementation of natural resources/land stewardship work program and/or special assignments in target areas in a timely and efficient fashion as assigned and scheduled. Regularly reports progress to supervisor.
• Coordinates, conducts, and serves as a working supervisor of land stewardship activities; identifies exotic and invasive plant and animal species and assists in developing plans and techniques and carries out the control or eradication of same. Recommends and coordinates management activities. Trains other staff and volunteers in proper land stewardship techniques.
• Conducts environmental inventories and collects historical information in the field and from other sources for use in development of natural resources management plans for specific park properties.
• Assists with researching potential costs and revenues, assists with budgets and monitoring same for specific project, activities, or for general operation of assigned properties.
• Determines materials, equipment, and methods needed to implement natural resources restoration projects and other vegetation management projects.
• Oversee and perform quality checks on all contract work performed in project areas.
• Keeps written records, inventories, and makes written reports as required and/or assigned.
• Uses proper personal protective equipment, follows safety protocols, and uses tools and equipment appropriately to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Immediately reports safety concerns.
• Regularly uses a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operates licensed and non-licensed motor vehicles.
• Assists with planning, supervising, coordinating and/or performing conservation, plant and animal surveys, wildlife management, water resources management, and land stewardship activities in assigned areas.
• Plans, organizes, and presents public education programs, public programming, and special events as assigned.
• Assists with annual reviews, corrective guidance, scheduling and supervising of other employees, and/or volunteers assigned to stewardship activities.
• Maintains accurate records of tasks performed including but not limited to time sheets, vehicle mileage, equipment usage, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to efficiently operate and teach others to safely and properly operate various types of natural resources equipment, grounds maintenance, and construction equipment.
• Provides positive interaction, creates connections, and values teamwork with staff at all levels.
• Understands the importance of community collaboration and actively supports the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Strives to seek opportunities and has a willingness to bring ideas forward.
• Ability to consistently provide positive and unique experiences for guests.
• Understands and provides good customer service and is welcoming to all members of the public and staff.
• Understands financial responsibility and has a commitment to being personally accountable for how work is performed.
• Ability to work unsupervised, to organize and coordinate, to prioritize and self-initiate, and to manage tasks.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately deal with confidential information.
• Basic computer and software competency, which includes use of email, spreadsheets, word processing and PowerPoint.

Required Education and Experience:

• At least a two (2) year degree from an accredited college or technical school in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Conservation, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field; or like experience and four (4) years related land stewardship experience with a park, natural resource conservation agency or closely related private sector employer.
• At least two (2) years prior experience as a proven effective supervisor and must have the ability to effectively motivate assigned subordinates.
• Experience in and working knowledge of common conservation, land management, and stewardship activities and equipment.
• Possession of a valid Ohio Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicator License allowing utilization of restricted-use pesticides/herbicides for forest pest control required at the time of employment, or before completion of the first four months of employment and thereafter is required.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record allowing insurability by the park district's current vehicle insurance carrier under existing coverage provisions at the time of employment and thereafter is required. Candidates for employment may not have more than 4 total points (or equivalent penalty) issued by a recognized licensing authority for driving-related violations on their driving record at the time of employment under existing coverage provisions at the time of employment.
• No history of felony convictions.

Work Environment, Schedule and Physical Demands

Work Environment & Schedule: Employment in this position requires availability for a rotating schedule, at a standard 40-hour workweek. Overtime may be occasionally scheduled. Ability to work in all outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold (below 32 F degrees) and extreme heat (above 90 F degrees). Ability to work around various outdoor contaminants, such as pesticides, herbicides, and airborne and plant allergens. Some work assignments and tasks will require exposure to and work in inclement weather conditions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to move about consistently during shift, position self to use and maintain equipment, and inspect sites to detect safety concerns. The employee may occasionally move up to 50 pounds. The position functions and responsibilities are illustrative only and do not represent all the duties or tasks to be assigned or performed by an employee with this position title. Alternates to the above qualifications may be acceptable as approved by the Executive Director.