NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGER

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION

Under limited supervision, the Natural Resource Manager directs all forestry and land restoration work for Dane County Parks. Plans, organizes, schedules, trains and evaluates the work of forestry and land restoration full time employees and limited term employees (LTEs). Applies for grants to support forestry and land restoration projects, including preparing cost estimates, monitoring grant budgets and submitting grant reports.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Coordinate with the Parks Director, Engagement and Visitor Services Manager, Operations Manager and Park Planning and Development Manager on implementing the goals of objectives of Dane County Parks. Lead daily forestry and land restoration operations, including planning, prioritizing, scheduling and assigning work duties. Track forestry and land restoration metrics to document the County’s climate reduction goals. Work with the Real Estate Coordinator and Land Conservation division to plan conversions of leased farm fields on parkland to permanent cover. Collaborate with conservation partners to complete habitat management project goals and objectives. Provide technical guidance and oversight on forestry and land restoration projects. Administer hiring process for both full-time and seasonal staffing including recruitment and interviewing.

Education, Training and Experience:

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, forestry, parks or recreation administration, public administration or a closely related field. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the mentioned specialties including at least two (2) years’ supervisory or lead experience.

Certifications and Licenses: 

Certified Park and Recreation Professional, National Park and Recreation Association, preferred but not required.

Special Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends for meetings and events. Must be willing to maintain on-call status as part of a manager weekend rotation April - October. Must be willing to respond in a reasonable amount of time to emergencies during off-work hours even when not on call.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

For Bilingual Positions:

1. Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.). 
2. Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job. 

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

Professional office work environment. Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, and reaching within normal ranges. Ability to lift and move a variety of work-related materials weighing up to 25 pounds (with/without assistance). Prolonged computer and phone use. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills. Ability to speak and be heard by others. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices. Ability to conduct indoor and outdoor work, including traversing variable terrains in variable field conditions.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of park and public land management. Thorough knowledge of forestry operations, land restoration techniques, local, state and federal laws, policies, rules regulations and standards pertaining to parks and land management. Thorough knowledge of facility maintenance practices, methods and equipment. Thorough knowledge of safety standards. Knowledge of effective supervisory/lead worker practices and techniques. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, assign and evaluate the work of crews and other support staff. Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for proper actions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, County officials, representatives from other governmental and community agencies, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Proficient computer skills for software applicable to the position.

Salary : $48 - $64