PARKS & CONSERVATION MANAGER - 08192025-70403

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, NATURAL AREAS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position may require a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00069329_parks_con_mgr_dna_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

The duty station will be in Nashville, and there is some opportunity for remote work. This position has statewide responsibility and will require regular fieldwork and occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and equivalent to five years in one or a combination of the following: natural
and cultural resource operations, GIS, capital/maintenance projects, and park
interpretation/recreation or other related field.

OR

Substitution of Experience for Education: Experience in one or a combination of the following may
substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year for year basis to a maximum of four years:
natural and cultural resource operations, GIS, capital/maintenance projects, and park
interpretation/recreation or other related field.

NSQs: A valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Employees must obtain and maintain their Certified Interpretive Guide (GIG) certificate within 1
year of employment.

Overview

An employee in this class manages a team that oversee special projects and activities that contribute to a statewide Parks and Conservation program, including recreation, education, interpretation, volunteer, non-profit and/or resource management projects. This is the management job classification in the series and differs from that of Park Project Manager in that the latter coordinates training, cultivates best practices for the field, leads special projects, and may supervise assigned staff. This classification differs from that of a Parks & Conservation Director in that the incumbent of the latter manages supervisors of multiple teams.

Responsibilities

1. Provides Consultation- Develops plans and/or advises their team on strategies to implement protect and promote natural and cultural resources through research of like agencies and development with stakeholders. Develops presentations to management regarding practical applications and potential benefits of Parks & Conservation programs and projects such as interpretive program delivery, land and real estate, and natural resources.
   
   Supervision- Supervises and coordinates the projects of staff as assigned. Clearly communicates expectations to employees and colleagues and follows up with assigning goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable, and time specific (S.M.A.R.T.) and reports performance through the individual performance plan system for all full-time employees.
2. Resource Management- Utilizes best practices to identify, protect, and promote natural and cultural resources. Lead and conduct activities, including boundary marking and investigations, trail management, scientific studies, fire management, habitat improvement, invasive species removal, permitted hunts, volunteer activities, and more.
3. Communication with External Stakeholders- Negotiates and develops contracts and agreements with individuals and organizations. Collaborates with state, local, and federal agencies, non-government
   organizations, and contractors.
4. Cultivates Innovation- Develops new best practices to protect and promote natural and cultural resources through research of like agencies and development with stakeholders. May manage staff who coordinate recreation, education, interpretive, and/or resource management projects.
5. Training and Developing Others- Mentors and develops new staff members. Develops and implements
   training plans relevant to assigned program areas, in remote and in person formats. Develops standard operating procedures relative to assigned program area(s).
6. Data Management- Actively interprets and presents data for assigned projects to implement process improvements and create agency strategy.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Balances Stakeholders
2. Cultivates Innovation
3. Directs Work
4. Situational Adaptability
5. Persuades

Knowledges:
1. Administration and Management
2. Communications and Media
3. Information Technology
4. Customer and Personal Service

Skills:
1. Critical Thinking
2. Management of Material Resources
3. Monitoring
4. Instructing
5. Management of Financial Resources

Abilities:
1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Information Ordering
3. Written Comprehension
4. Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer/ Phone
2. Copier/ Scanner
3. Vehicles
4. Resource management and recreation equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.