Natural Resources Program Manager - Conservation Lands & Resources

Job Description Summary

Department - Conservation Lands & Resources

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5363 - Natural Resources Program Manager

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually

Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually

Range Explanation

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Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

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Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Pima County’s Conservation Lands & Resources Department is seeking a highly motivated and hard-working individual to fill a position as Natural Resource Program Manager in the Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division. The Natural Resources Program Manager is the team leader for Pima County’s single track trail system in a department that delivers Pima County’s conservation goals and provides stewardship for cultural and natural resources. The Natural Resource Program Manager’s role is to lead planning efforts to address operational needs for the present and the future of the trail system. The Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division manages Tucson Mountain Park, Agua Caliente Park and the Historic Canoa Ranch as well as 175 miles of single-track trails. The trails program includes volunteer programs, public interactions, infrastructure planning, habitat restoration and special events. The position is to include the supervision, evaluation and training of staff and volunteers including coordination with non-profit advocacy groups, neighbors and coordinating Pima County departments. The position will be part of a team that delivers land stewardship, supports landscape and cultural maintenance, design and construction improvement projects, campground operations, and rental venue operations.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

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Develops, manages, and evaluates the overall strategic direction of the County’s environmental education programs, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and long-range community environmental priorities;

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Oversees program operations, including budgeting, staffing, resource management, and performance monitoring, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of environmental education services;

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Establishes policies, standards, and operating procedures for environmental education initiatives, ensuring compliance with County requirements and applicable state and federal environmental regulations;

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Provides leadership and supervision to professional staff, coordinators, specialists, and volunteers, including hiring recommendations, training, performance evaluation, and ongoing professional development;

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Leads high-level outreach and partnership efforts, cultivating and sustaining collaborations with educational institutions, community organizations, governmental agencies, tribal entities, and private-sector partners;

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Directs the development and approval of educational materials, curricula, communications, and multimedia resources, ensuring scientific accuracy, accessibility, and consistency with best practices;

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Oversees program evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, and uses results to inform policy decisions and continuous program improvement;

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Represents the department at public meetings, advisory boards, community forums, and interagency workgroups, serving as the primary spokesperson on environmental education initiatives;

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Monitors emerging environmental issues, research, legislative trends, and community needs, integrating findings into program policy, planning, and resource allocation;

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Secures and manages grants, contracts, and external funding opportunities, ensuring compliance, effective implementation, and alignment with program priorities;

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Guides the integration and strategic use of digital platforms, technologies, and communication tools to expand public engagement, improve program accessibility, and enhance educational outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources management, ecology, environmental science, wildlife biology/wildlife management, forestry, range management, conservation biology, environmental policy or environmental studies, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in community outreach, engagement, or a related area.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

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Four years of experience with Pima County in a Natural Resources Program Coordinator or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of lead/supervisory experience.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

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Minimum three (3) years experience in public sector parks and recreation planning such as park master plans, GIS planning, trails master planning and other infrastructure, or capital improvement planning for public lands.

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Minimum three (3) years experience supervising public sector parks and recreation operations field staff.

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Minimum two (2) years experience developing geospatial analysis to inform trails, park or public land planning, or long-term maintenance.

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Minimum two (2) years experience in special event coordination in a public sector parks.

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Minimum three (3) years experience enforcing personnel policies and completing personnel performance management in a public lands organization and creating internal procedures and protocols for public land operations.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates :  Valid driver license is required at time of application.  Valid  AZ  driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include v