Utilizes knowledge of principles in regulations, ordinances, and policies pertaining to the management and operations of county conservation lands and resources;
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget;
Participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies;
Monitors and approves expenditures, implementing adjustments;
Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, internal reporting relationships, and identifying opportunities for improvement and directing and implementing those changes;
Recommends appropriate service and staffing levels;
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;
Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for operations staff, assigning work activities, projects, and programs;
Reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures;
Meets with staff to identify and resolve problems;
Works effectively and collaboratively with various stakeholders including internal/external clients, various departments/agencies throughout the organization, contractors, vendors, and internal/external business partners;
Communicates effectively in person and in writing with county management and staff, contractors, public constituents, and community stakeholders;
Composes written documents for a wide variety of audiences including formal letters and reports, reallocation studies, disciplinary action plans, and other official documents.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, parks and recreation management, natural resource management or other closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND five years of management level experience including two years of supervisory experience..