Essential Functions:

• Supervise and direct the planning, implementation, and monitoring of natural resource management programs to meet current and future anticipated natural resource service needs.
• Prepare, administer, amend, and execute staff work plans, division budget, and schedules.
• Develop natural resource management plans, policies and procedures.
• Develop and oversee implementation of data collection and analysis.
• Supervise assigned staff, which includes training, work assignment and review, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action (when necessary).
• Ensure that assigned staff perform duties and responsibilities in a safe and prudent manner that does not expose them or others to unnecessary harm or risk of on-the-job injury.
• Prepare reports and present information to appropriate advisory boards.
• Answer public inquiries on related natural resource management topics.
• Interview with television, radio and newspaper reporters as appropriate.
• Make public presentations and provide expertise.
• Educate the public and build consensus for natural resource improvement projects and programs.
• Manage and administer contracts and grants.
• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Supervises the daily operation of the facility, providing expertise specific to programming and function.  Duties include an area of specialty such as athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, outdoor recreation, historic preservation, senior services, golf, or similar.
• Supervises staff, determines staffing needs, makes schedules and assignments, monitors performance and effectiveness.
• Interacts with patrons to provide a positive customer experience.  Provides accurate information regarding activities and services.
• Delivers specialty services, specific to the goals of assigned area, and leads and participates in the success of the program as a whole.
• Monitors the assigned facility and participants.  Checks facility for safety, maintenance, and program needs, and takes action to ensure operational function.
• Observes and enforces the rules and procedures of the assigned area for the safety and welfare of the staff and participants. Takes a leadership role in the development of these procedures.
• Operates a computer with facility management software; processes registrations and admissions, balances cash drawer; prepares bank deposits, collects funds, issues receipts, and records transactions.
• Assists and advises in budget preparations and requests.  Orders supplies and equipment for programs and activities.  Maintains accurate records, reports, inventories and schedules.
• Renders aid as needed, including administering CPR and using an AED device.  Responds to emergency calls to address issues at the facility, such as responding to alarms and situations with patrons or staff.
• Safely operates a motor vehicle to pick up supplies, make bank deposits, and similar.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with some weekend, evening and holiday work required.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Natural Resource Management Programs include, but are not limited to:

• Park Natural Areas
• Invasive removal
• Bioinventories
• Development of Management Plans
• Trail Management
• GIS Projects

Overseeing Park Sustainable Community Projects

• Youth LED: youth green jobs training program
• Native plantings
• Litter management/studies
• Interpretive Signage

Murfreesboro Indigenous Plant Project

• Oversee propagation efforts
• Seed collection management
• Inventory and seasonal sales
• Nursery care
• Data Management

Volunteer Program

• Oversee volunteer engagement
• Volunteer management platform
• Regular reporting and volunteer recognition
• Direct volunteer event focus areas