What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Heritage Program Manager - Delaware State Parks position at State of Delaware?
Introduction
The Division’s mission is to provide Delaware’s residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services. The Division is able to carry out the mission through comprehensive planning balancing resource management with recreational needs of the community.
Summary Statement
This position manages the Nature Preserve Program and all aspects of the Natural Areas Advisory Council, including quarterly meetings, agendas, public notifications and follow ups. Maintains Natural Areas and Nature Preserve databases, articles of dedication, manages the nomination process for Natural Areas and Nature Preserves, coordinates Preliminary Land Use Service comments, coordinates and leads volunteer groups in the field, inspects Nature Preserves, document issues, coordinate with Stewardship Program to create and update Nature Preserve management plans, lead Delaware State Parks’ tree planting initiatives and events, promotes Nature Preserves to the public via webpage, brochures, magazine articles and short videos. Share with landowners ecological and financial benefits of Nature Preserves.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Maximizes achievement of program goals through integration of multiple programs.
- Provides staff support for Natural Areas Advisory Council and encourages citizen involvement through group and individual meetings and educational presentations.
- Develops funding resources through grants and donations.
- Ensures availability of natural heritage data, for environmental review and policymaking.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Natural Heritage Program Manager
Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
Additional Posting Information
The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s . More information will be shared at the time of interview.
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Criminal background check : A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Benefits
Salary : $51,858 - $64,822
