Parks Conservation Manager

Salary : $81,879.00 - $119,827.87 Annually

Location : Lake Kyle Parks Administration Offices, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: PARD Admin

Opening Date: 09/03/2024

General Statement

The Conservation Manager is responsible for overseeing natural resources, ecosystems, natural areas, trails, sustainable landscaping, tree inventory, conservation, and environmental education/outreach for the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department. This work may require the employee to be available other than regularly scheduled working hours to oversee system changes and to resolve major operational problems. Receiving administrative and general policy direction from the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, the duties provide for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal, general policy, and technological guidelines. The Conservation Manager exercises general direction and supervision over staff, development, and use of technological equipment and systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates performance and productivity of assigned personnel, monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements, approves time and attendance, addresses and investigates complaints, performance or disciplinary issues, makes schedules and work assignments, provides needed supplies for staff, and ensures scheduling and completion of subordinate training.
• Oversees the activities of assigned areas, which includes developing, planning, implementing, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings.
• Oversees, develops, expands and promotes the city's natural resources through conservation planning.
• Directs, develops and enhances the operations of the Conservation division in balancing conservation and recreation in parks.
• Directs, develops and enhances the operations of the Conservation Division which includes sustainable land management, horticulture, land conservation, conservation outreach, and trails.
• Make presentations to the City Council, employee groups, or the public as needed.
• Provides technological guidance and counsel to the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation on departmental issues, as well as documentation and personnel record management, typing correspondence, design and distribute employee communications, report preparation, statistical analysis as needed, and processing other varied department specific paperwork as needed.
• Responds to internal and public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations; responds to sensitive inquiries on behalf of Parks and Recreation as appropriate.
• Regular scheduled attendance at the assigned worksite is required and performs all other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation.

Must exemplify the Team Kyle Core Roles as an Employee by:

• Knowledge - Knowledgeable in all aspects of job and City operations; maintains high quality of work; follows health and safety guidelines.
• Yes-Attitude - Demonstrates superior customer service; treats other employees and citizens with kindness; promotes goodwill; solves conflict with tact.
• Leading Edge - Continually looking for areas to improve upon; decisive and adaptive; supports new ideas; a driver for change. Innovative
• Employee Accountability -Actively seeks and gives performance feedback in order to determine developmental opportunities; uses feedback as an opportunity for continuous improvement.
• Ability to Manage Performance - Organizes work processes to be effective and efficient; provides employees with the necessary?training?and resources to get the job done; communicates clear performance expectations?and standards to the team and provides formal feedback on performance on an ongoing basis?constructively and tactfully.?
• Develops and Leads an Effective Team - Provides learning opportunities to the team; encourages decision making and accountability; establishes?a vision and direction and motivates/inspires the team to follow suit; leads by example.?

Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors' degree in biology, natural sciences, or other related field required, any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• At least ten years of federal, state or municipal parks and recreation experience with at least 4 years as a regional or lead wildlife or urban biologist.
• A Master's degree in the above related fields preferred, but not required.
• An arborist certification is preferred but not required.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations.

An individual who possesses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical, mental demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Positions in this classification occasionally lift and carry computer and other equipment, reports and records that typically weigh less than forty (40) pounds. Will occasionally be required to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Environment:?
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of:
  • Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, and implementation, evaluation, and supervision of staff either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
  • Leading and creating interpretive programming and conservation management plans
  • Must have intermediate to advanced personal computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft office and ability to learn new computer/information systems.
  • Public agency budgetary, contract administration, citywide administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing including use of good grammar and conveying information in a tactful, concise, and professional manner.
  • Must have polished and proven people skills with a focus of being able to interact well with a diverse population, provide excellent customer service, ability to diffuse conflict situations, and problem resolution.
  • Must demonstrate excellent leadership and teamwork skills with an analytical focus on vision and long-term planning.
  • Must have ability to accurately learn department specific terminology and interpret technical documentation, policies, procedures, ordinances, and other regulatory material.
  • Organizational and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs, principles, and practices of municipal government administration.
  • Methods and techniques for creating presentations, contract negotiations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
  • Techniques for effectively representing the City in contracts with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
  • Ability to prioritize, plan and organize multiple tasks and proactively problem solve.
  • Techniques for dealing effectively with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Skilled in:
  • Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department and assigned program areas.
  • Managing and monitoring complex projects, on-time and within budget.
  • Interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of management, supervisory, professional, and technical personnel; delegating authority and responsibilities.
  • Effectively managing and administering special projects with contractual agreements and ensuring compliance with stipulations; effectively administering a variety of programs and administrative activities.
  • Conducting effective negotiations; representing the City and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
  • Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
  • Using tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
  • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
  • Making accurate arithmetic, financial and statistical computations.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.

TEAM KYLE BENEFITS!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - United Healthcare 100% Employee Paid Premiums
  • A portion of dependent premiums is covered by the City!
• Wellness Initiatives
• Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
• Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) **Restricted
• Mission Square - optional 457-deferred compensation plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• City-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

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