Develops, implements, and coordinates resource management policies, procedures, plans, and joint resource management projects in accordance with established policies with academic institutions, related County and outside agencies; Develops, implements and coordinates long-range strategic planning for department-wide natural resource, wildlife, vegetation, geology, aquatic ecosystems and other sensitive ecosystems programs; Develops and implements natural resource, wildlife, vegetation, geology, aquatic ecosystems and other sensitive ecosystems programs; Develops a library of resource management literature for department-wide use; Develops and recommends potential grant funding projects and assists with preparation of grant proposals related to resource management; Prepares and administers operation budget for the Natural Resource Management Program, including Performance- Based-Budget development and implementation and staff resource allocation; Prepares or directs consultant work on biotic surveys for environmental assessments; Prepares or assists with preparation of regulatory permit applications required for resource management programs; Establishes a method and documents baseline conditions of natural resources for various park and up-to-date practices in resource management techniques; Serves as departmental liaison with resource management agencies and organizations and participates in public meetings regarding resource management issues; Supervises, coordinates, assigns, trains, reviews, evaluates, counsels, and recommends disciplinary action of assigned staff; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work independently as well as in a team environment; Prepare resource management plans, policies, procedures and guidelines, conduct baseline biotic surveys and monitor resource conditions and design practical and successful re-vegetation projects; Prepare and administer operation budget for Natural Resource Management Program, including Performance-Based- Budget development and implementation and staff resource allocation; Develop, implement and coordinate long-range strategic planning for all Parks Department natural resource, wildlife, vegetation, geology, aquatic ecosystems and other sensitive ecosystems programs; Prepare and maintain accurate records or resource monitoring and program data; Plan and implement mitigation, monitoring, and vegetative management programs, including the use of prescribed burning, grazing, mowing, herbicides and manual controls; Interpret and apply environmental regulations, guidelines, and policies; Read, interpret and understand plans, specifications and other contract documents related to resource management; Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing in order to prepare and deliver presentations; Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and other agencies.