Conservation Supervisor

Works directly with Assistant Director park managers and other staff; collects researches oversees and participates in research and implementation of park natural resource management plans. Assists in land acquisition (e.g. oversees and participates in the research and inventory of natural resources of park land and potential acquisitions). Assists with park plan/development and construction projects (e.g. wetland planting trails boardwalks park projects as assigned); fleet supervisor with equipment maintenance; serves as liaison with volunteer groups. Assists and/or directs schedules staff in related natural resources management (e.g. develop wetland plant community pest and nuisance/invasive plant and animal control activities storm water management prescribe burns disease/insect control reforestation restoration water quality test aquatic resources fish flora fauna etc.); maintenance and reporting activities associated with assignments. Develops drafts of policies procedures and standards; participates assigns and develops cross-training between parks and departments. Working/reporting location will vary due to the nature of the position requirements. Possession of a valid Ohio commercial drivers license of the appropriate class and with the appropriate endorsement(s) possession of a pesticide applicators license with appropriate levels.

Supervises all park personnel assigned to Natural Resources (e.g. schedules and assigns work evaluates performance approves leave requests recommends hiring and discipline recommends training resolves employee concerns etc.)

Establishes priorities of projects and directs implementation; evaluates the effectiveness of operations and maintenance and initiates adjustments (e.g. new procedures time frame reporting etc.). Prepares specifications for new equipment; instructs employees in proper operation and use of equipment; develops drafts of policies procedures and standards; participates in and assigns cross-training between departments.

Participates in the development and administration of the park budget. Performs related administrative duties (e.g. prepares budget requests capital improvement projects maintenance and repair projects reports schedules and job lists initiates purchasing of materials and supplies according to policy; inventories; accounts for park revenues etc.).

Consults and cooperates with planning staff and resource management personnel on facilities development and maintenance. Prepares sketches of work to be done; assists in formulating and interpreting plans and specifications.

Represents Park District and maintains good public relations with park visitors local neighbors and adjoining property owners; handles minor complaints; Develops partnerships with local schools and civic groups (e.g. scouts 4-H etc.). Work with local elected government officials and attend public meetings.

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with local police and fire departments service organizations and the general public; promotes the Park District through public contact. Attend staff and board meetings to offer suggestions and provide information as requested. Implement district-wide programs and policies serving as a lead person.

In cooperation with other departments develops plans directs organizes reviews and attends volunteer and interpretive programs; conducts educational seminars and interpretive programs; keeps abreast of the latest knowledge and techniques within required areas of specialization. Writes news articles for publications including the Arrowhead.

Maintains parks and grounds (e.g. turf areas buildings trails parking lots trees etc.); applies pesticides and fertilizers; regularly inspects parks; develops quarterly maintenance plans; assists with complex or unusual repairs on equipment; opens and closes parks as needed.

Performs a wide range of skilled semi-skilled tasks in the field of natural resources wetland management. Plans directs the programs operations and maintenance of a reservation as well as protects park staff visitors and park property in accordance with Park District rules and regulations. Assist with park management issues. Oversee programs train others on invasive plant and nuisance animal control efforts and natural resource management.

Creates plans establishes natural resources land and wetland priorities of projects; directs and helps with implementation; prepares sketches specifications and plans such as boardwalks appropriate native vegetation planting etc. Performs inspections ensures proper maintenance and post-construction development.

Collects researches inventories and analyzes data of the Parks Districts natural resources. Assist with drafting implementing and evaluating comprehensive natural resource management plans within parks; submit verbal and written reports; keep records; and provide input and recommendations on the condition of the Park Districts natural resources.

Assist and direct schedules staff in related natural resource management (e.g. develop wetland plant community pest and nuisance/invasive plant and animal control activities storm water management disease control reforestation restoration water quality test aquatic resources fish flora fauna etc.); maintenance activities (e.g. clearing trails parks pruning watering fertilization and aeration etc. prescribe burns seed plantings managing wetlands dikes control structures hauling equipment and supplies etc.); recommends types and location of trees shrubs grasses etc. Develops drafts of policies procedures and standards; participates in and assigns cross-training between parks and departments.

Ensures adherence to all safety standards; trains staff and attends meetings (e.g. safety programs and training etc.). Implement district-wide programs and policies. Keeps abreast of the latest knowledge and techniques within required areas.

Performs and participates in special projects and related duties as apparent or assigned.

The classification of a Park manager includes the status of a supervisory employee. A supervisory employee is someone who has the authority in the interest of the public employer to assign reward or discipline other public employees; to responsibly direct them address their grievances; or to effectively recommend such actions and requires the use of independent judgment.

PAY RATE: $41000 to $81000 commensurate with experience.

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in biology natural resources environmental science or related field and 5 years of land management experience or equivalent. Skill in the operation of ground maintenance equipment. Excellent customer service.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers supervisors the general public local law enforcement agencies community/citizens groups other public agencies etc. Ability to prepare meaningful concise and accurate reports; establish effective working relationships as supervisor of the work unit; ability to use a two-way radio. Ability to read interpret and convey direction and instructions from plans and sketches.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate fractions decimals and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action apply management principles to solve practical problems; ability to define problems collect data and draw valid conclusions.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee spends a portion of their time working in the shop and/or office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Licenses Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio drivers license insurable by the Parks Districts insurance carrier and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. Possess a pesticide applicators license core and cards along with certified Ohio prescribed fire manager training within six months of employment.

New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.