Natural Resource Manager

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Full-Time
Posted: November 16, 2023
Closes: December 14, 2023

Job Summary

Position Summary: The Natural Resource Manager position is a full-time, permanent position with the Jones County Conservation Department. The person in this position, under the general supervision of the Executive Director, will perform a wide variety of professional, technical, and field duties including but not limited to natural resource management, park and facility maintenance and program administration.

Job Duties

Essential Job Duties:

Works closely with Executive Director to develop and implement management plans for Jones County Conservation areas.
- Including prairie and woodland management, timber sales, crop leases, food plot plantings, tree plantings, wetland development and prairie restorations.
Works collaboratively with Department coworkers.
Carries out the enhancement of parks, natural resource areas, and facilities.
- Planting, seeding, cutting, chain sawing, trimming, pesticide application, burning, removal of hazardous trees, timber stand improvement, food plots, mowing, control of noxious weeds and invasive species, etc.
Daily coordination with Resource Manager coworker on project scheduling of seasonal staff
Maintain equipment conditions and needs including fences, roads, tractors, loaders, chainsaws, snowplows, etc.
Oversees and participates in specialized program areas including, but not limited to forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, prairie management, prescribed fire, etc.
Provides information and conducts public relations activities through presentations and articles to educate and inform the public on natural resource issues.
Coordinates activities of seasonal staff, contractors, and volunteers conducting resource inventory and management activities.
Assists in routine maintenance of park areas, preserves and recreation areas, facilities, and equipment.
Conducts studies on areas for the purpose of developing and utilizing natural resource data.
Seeks grant program opportunities and writes grant applications.
Works occasional weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and night shifts as needed.
Perform duties in rough terrain and in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Attend work regularly at designated place and time.

Job Qualifications

Bachelors degree with major coursework in conservation, natural resources, botany, forestry, wildlife, or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of three years of work-related experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential job duties of this position.
Subject to criminal background review.
Valid driver’s license required with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Ability to obtain an Iowa pesticide applicators license required.
Ability to obtain S130/ S190 wildfire training and certification required.
Ability to obtain CPR & First Aid certification.

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Return Application To

brad.mormann@jonescountyiowa.gov or mail to Jones County Conservation, Attn: Brad Mormann, 12515 Central Park Rd, Center Junction, IA 52212