Natural Resources Manager Recreation & Parks

Job Description

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks and Open Space, the Natural Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Natural Resources Division. The essential responsibilities for this position include:

• Manages the conservation and restoration of San Francisco's remnant natural areas (e.g., Twin Peaks, Lake Merced, Glen Canyon) to preserve and promote biodiversity, restore native flora and fauna, promote soil and water conservation, and improve resiliency to climate change in accordance with the department's Natural Resources Management Plan;
• Implements the department's Natural Resources Management Plan to guide management actions related to natural resource protection, habitat restoration, trail and access improvements, capital projects and maintenance;
• Oversees the activities of Natural Resources Division staff (e.g., Chief Natural Resource Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist, Integrated Pest Management Specialist, Environmental Review Planner, Park Section Supervisor, Gardener) engaged in the conservation of natural ecosystems necessary to preserve, restore and enhance San Francisco's remnant natural areas;
• Oversees the department's Integrated Pest Management program to control pests throughout RPD's parks and facilities in accordance with San Francisco Department of Environment guidance and City's 1PM ordinance using a least-toxic decision-making model;
• Monitors expenditures for materials, equipment, supplies, labor, etc. to ensure spending is in accordance with the Natural Resources Division's approved annual budget;
• Enforces health and safety laws, rules, regulations (e.g., Cal/OSHA, City ordinances) necessary to ensure the safety of Natural Resources Division staff and public;
• Provides policy and technical guidance to groups (e.g., Executive Leadership) to ensure department actions are in accordance with the department's Natural Resources Management Plan and relevant laws and regulations (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act);
• Ensures the Natural Resources Division is free of discrimination and harassment to produce a hostile-free workplace using various resources (e.g., City/departmental policies, trainings);
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, City agencies, community organizations, and regulatory agencies to achieve conservation and restoration goals;
• Coordinates resource management efforts with other department personnel, City agencies, community organizations, and regulatory agencies to achieve conservation and restoration goals;
• Drives a department vehicle to/from Natural Resource Division headquarters necessary to accomplish day-today responsibilities; and
• Serves as the department's expert on Natural Resource related issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Earth Science or related field;
  AND
• Five (5) years of professional experience in the conservation and management of natural ecosystems, native plant communities and wildlife habitat.

Substitution:
Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-to-year basis. One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

License:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Experience with contracting out projects, including providing input to the bid process and overseeing contractors to complete projects in natural areas (i.e. large tree removals, trail building);
• Experience making presentations to community members, commissions, or elected officials regarding projects, policies, or integrated pest management;
• Experience planning and leading large groups of volunteers alongside staff;
• Experience educating and advising City agencies, commissions, and community groups regarding the importance and impact of preserving natural areas;
• Knowledge of IPM’s effect on endangered species and habitats;
• Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Policies that affect natural habitats.

Verification of

Education and Experience:


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Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information
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Supervisory Test Battery (Weight: 40%): Candidates will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to:
Problem Solving;
Leadership;
Decision Making;
Interpersonal skill;
Human Resources…