Maintenance and Conservation Manager-(Natural Resource Program Manager II-Recreation & Parks

POSITION SUMMARY

This position manages the Conservation and Maintenance Section of the Robinson Nature Center. Duties include staff supervision and direction of natural resources and ecosystem management, and facility and land.

$32.95 - $36.03 per hour ($68,542 – $74,934 per year)

Performs mid‑management and advanced‑level natural resources work, which may include supervisory responsibility under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work may include developing natural resource management plans, managing natural resource field operations, regulatory implementation and compliance. It may also include providing technical direction related to natural resource/ecosystem management, developing natural resource policies and procedures, and overseeing county‑wide deer, wildlife management, or educational programs.

Other related duties may be assigned.

• Works and cooperates with co‑workers and supervisors at all levels. hof facere
• Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
• Directs and coordinates facility and land management duties including maintenance operations at Robinson Nature Center. This includes planning, directing and coordination of ecosystem management, trail construction and maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, and landscape and horticultural maintenance.
• Oversees, directs and evaluates the work and performance of two full‑time staff members, multiple contingent employees and volunteers.
• Provides technical direction to staff and contractors in best management practices related to natural resources and ecosystem management.
• Assists with repair and maintenance of interior and exterior exhibits.
• Manages and coordinates large‑scale volunteer projects and RNC event logistics.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating staff for set‑up and take‑down of programming and events at the Robinson Nature Center.
• Creates long‑ and short‑term goals related to conservation and maintenance of the RNC complex.
• Oversees and resolves complex maintenance tasks, inspects work in progress ještě approves completed work and enforces safety regulations and procedures.
• Develops, updates and implements Natural Resource Management Plans and a Land Management Calendar for the RNC complex.
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• Trains staff in all areas of park and facility operation and conservation and ecosystem management, including equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Tracks the use of the section’s PDQs and monitors budget allocations and balances.
• Completes administrative duties including reviewing, editing and completing incident reports, timesheetsوج, department requisitions, chemical application records, and documentation of vandalism and damage reports.
• Coordinates with department sections and other county agencies to provide assistance on park projects and facility issues related to RNC operations, including the Bureau of Facilities and Environmental Services, DTCS, Horticulture and Land Management and others.
• Coordinates service and contracts for daily cleaning contractor, pest control, trash and recycling, porous concrete parking lot sweeping, and deliveries.
• Under direct supervision of the RNC Manager, serves as coordinator and lead contact for all service and maintenance related contractors, overseeing their activities, inspecting work, and approving work for payment by the Bureau of Facilities.
• Manages and provides leadership to field crews of staff, interns and volunteers conducting biological data collection for natural resource inventories, habitat management monitoring, and research projects.
• Monitors core area of property daily and trails regularly, ensuring grounds and the natural play area remain safe and visitor‑ready.
• Operates snow equipment (plow, snow blower, shovels) and applies de‑icing materials as needed.
• Oversees routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, meadow management, invasive removal, and plantings.
• Directs technical aspects of plant material selection and oversees ordering, payment, receipt, storage and protection of plant materials. Directs care…