Natural Resources Project Coordinator

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M.

- 4:30 P.M. (EST)

* Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

1250 Market Street

This is an Exempt position.

Parks and Outdoors

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for coordinating operations in support of natural resources stewardship and management for the Department of Parks and Outdoors and the Department of Public Works. Duties include scheduling projects, coordinating equipment and manpower, processing documentation, and overseeing work activities involving parks and water quality grounds maintenance and/or other City projects; reviewing city project plans as they relate to natural resource and green infrastructure management;

assisting with inter-departmental collaboration through the Land Management Working Group; assisting in the development and implementation of programs, plans and policies. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion, under the general direction of the Natural Resources Manager in collaboration with the Public Works Water Quality Division.

The Natural Resources Project Coordinator is the first level of a two-level series.

(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Coordinates projects related to natural resource management, such as invasive plant removal, trail corridors, and grasslands. Determines necessary equipment, plants, and materials to implement projects; ensures availability of adequate equipment/materials to complete projects; determines optimum methods of project completion; schedules projects; inspects job sites prior to commencement of work; ensures proper traffic control at job sites; monitors status of work in progress and troubleshoots problems;

monitors work quality and inspects completed work.

Coordinates daily work activities; organizes/prioritizes projects and makes work assignments; consults with staff; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.

Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; ensures compliance with established quality standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Performs administrative work associated with natural resource project implementation; maintains operation files and historical data on operations; prepares periodic progress reports; completes required forms and paperwork; provides budgetary input; assists in developing long-term plans/goals.

Assists with training of employees in maintenance and construction activities to maintain proper care and functionality of green infrastructure and natural resource assets in city Parks and other City-owned properties. Identifies invasive species and develops plans to control or eliminate unwanted plant species. Teaches methods of sustainable landscaping methods to staff, volunteers and the general public at outreach events.

Assist in writing specifications for projects, contracted services, equipment and materials. Assigns projects to outside contractors as appropriate; monitors, coordinates and evaluates work performed by outside contractors.

May participate in a pre-submittal meeting for City projects to inform designers of the needs of maintenance crews.

Participates in inter-departmental meetings with the Land Management Working Group and collaborates with other departments to develop maintenance plans for their grounds and natural resources that are in line with the mission, vision, and goals of the LMWG.

Reviews City project development plans to ensure plans are in compliance with applicable landscape and urban tree ordinances; conducts related construction site inspections to monitor compliance of all landscape components including/especially Storm water Control Structures (SCMs) OR works jointly with the LDO landscape inspector, as needed.

Assists in the selection, care, and maintenance of City trees, perennials and other plants in local parks and in other public areas.

Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with work activities, which may include a utility truck, hand saw, drill, spray pump, shovel, hand tools, or mechanic tools.

Drafts inspection and maintenance plans for Natural Resources projects and the Land Management Working Group.

Monitors inventory of department equipment, materials, tools, and supplies; researches sources, prices, and quality of various equipment, materials, supplies, and services;…