What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Campus Natural Resources and Grounds Services position at DuPage County Government?
POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Manager of Campus Natural Resources and Grounds Services within the DuPage County Department of Facilities Management.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.
To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.
For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
- Ensures efficient water resource management across the County campus
- Manages the environmental regulatory permitting and related processing of projects on the County campus
- Oversees the management of campus wetlands and natural areas
- Oversees and manages the County’s arboretum status
- Plans, assigns and supervises the work of subordinate staff
- Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies for grant opportunities
- Coordinates with various agencies and engineering partners in order to ensure permit compliance
- Provides project recommendations that meet regulatory requirements and environmental project goals
- Conducts quality control inspections on plants and material used on campus projects
- Oversees contract bids, manages contracts, inspects sites for project progress and compliance
- Responds to questions pertaining to various projects on the County campus
- Coordinates and implements regulatory requirements for the Stormwater and Floodplain Ordinance across the County campus
- Assists County departments with planning, outreach, and policy research on projects related to natural resources
- Recommends hires and promotions, directs, and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
- Supervises the care and maintenance of lawns, shrubbery, flower gardens, trees, roads and parking lots including campus snow removal
- Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment used in grounds maintenance
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Natural Resources or related field
- Five (5) years of experience in the management of natural resources and regulatory requirements pertaining to stormwater management, erosion control, and natural areas
- One (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience
- Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois Driver’s License
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment for this position frequently includes working outside in various types of weather conditions.
