Natural Resources Coordinator

Job Posting End Date:

November 3, 2026

Department:

PARKS AND RECREATION Compensation Grade:

A17

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $83,033.60 - $Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

About Us:

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations:
Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

Our Commitment Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Duties: NATURAL RESOURCES COORDINATIOR duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage and direct the City's Natural Resources Management, Urban Forestry, and Horticulture teams. Oversee strategic planning, program administration, personnel supervision, budget management, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and community partnerships.

Supervise approximately 24 members in the Natural Resources bureau, a team that includes personnel who provide operational support and maintenance of Virginia Beach’s natural areas and waterway access sites.

Provide contract administration and oversight, coordinating the preparation and management of written contracts for environmental consulting, landscape construction, landscape maintenance, various management plan updates, urban forestry and invasives control.

Lead teams in providing urban forest management and horticultural expertise in support of departmental and Council goals and support other City agencies and departmental supervisory and technical personnel that provide landscape management and horticultural services for municipal properties.

Review personnel applications, interview and select applicants for employment. Address disciplinary issues as needed and assists subordinate supervisors with complex disciplinary issues.

Assist in developing divisional policies and procedures and consistently enforce policies and procedures to ensure a safe, productive work environment.

Assist in development of the division's budget by preparing annual operating budgets for multiple budget units and coordinating many of the division’s budgeting activities.

Prepare written requisitions and specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies as necessary.

Responsibly spend funds and monitor operating budget through frequent review of expenditures. Verify financial transactions including bimonthly payrolls and payment to vendors and other city agencies.

Administer the Integrated Pest Management Plan with respect to maintenance of the Oceanfront Resort, municipal buildings, schools, municipal parks (including athletic fields), and rights-of-way, both internally and with other agencies.

Respond orally and in writing to address inquiries from City Council, the City Manager or his…