Natural Resources Director

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Division Director has responsibility for all programs/projects undertaken by the Division including: staff hiring and overall supervision; developing the annual division budget; monitoring division finances; invoicing; timelines; quality control; subcontractors; and representation of the division and RCAA to various vendors, community partners and the media. The Director is also responsible for the administration and integration of all related services into one cohesive unit.

The Director also has responsibility for operations management including: office space; vehicles; tools; setting the Charge Out Rate fees; staff training; performance evaluations; and information dissemination to staff.

The Director will be responsible for primary implementation of any number, complexity, and size of projects, as necessary. This position is primarily office-based but will include attending various public meetings, and assuming a leadership role in various conferences.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Division Director has responsibility for all programs/projects undertaken by the Division including: staff hiring and overall supervision; developing the annual division budget; monitoring division finances; invoicing; timelines; quality control; subcontractors; and representation of the division and RCAA to various vendors, community partners and the media. The Director is also responsible for the administration and integration of all related services into one cohesive unit.

The Director also has responsibility for operations management including: office space; vehicles; tools; setting the Charge Out Rate fees; staff training; performance evaluations; and information dissemination to staff.

The Director will be responsible for primary implementation of any number, complexity, and size of projects, as necessary. This position is primarily office-based but will include attending various public meetings, and assuming a leadership role in various conferences.

• Day-to-day management of the division programs/projects.
• Oversight of division operations including office space, vehicles and tools, as appropriate.
• Overall fiscal management, including preparation of the Division budget, the program/project budgets, and interface with the fiscal department to approve fiscal payment requests for all program/project expenditures.
• Point of contact with the Executive Director.
• Coordinates with program/project leads for staffing and allocation of resources for programs/projects.
• Responsible for quality control of division programs/projects.
• Cost Report reviews of division program/projects to assess expenditures, cost projections; expenditure patterns; progress towards program/project completion and the attainment of goals.
• Responsible for development within all programs and projects.
• Program/project and funding source development and trend analysis within all programs/projects.
• Possess specialized technical knowledge and experience.
• Ensure accurate and timely program information and analysis.
• Provide training and technical support to programs/projects including: guidance on implementation techniques; quality control; use of subcontractors; and the employment of consultants to assist as needed.
• Responsible for the staffing-related recommendations for the division, including: hiring, layoffs, disciplinary measures and terminations.
• Maintenance of high quality work standards and program/project timelines.
• Representation of RCAA and the divisions programs/projects to the media.
• Responsible for delegating tasks to others, including appropriate follow-up.
• Program administration and fiscal management; including negotiation of contracts, agreements, and the management of complex budgets.
• Research funding sources and prepare grant or contract applications.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

• Principles of administration and supervision.
• Basic personnel management, as well as providing leadership, motivation, training and supervision to staff, including experience with appropriate delegation and follow up.
• Federal, State and local funding sources; as well as other potential funding sources.
• Development of good working relationships with landowners, public agencies, businesses and organizations relevant to your program/project management and planning.
• Elements of program/project development, design, and…