Natural Resources Supervisor - Preserve Planning & Administrative

Introduction

This position serves as one of the principal land management staff of the City of Scottsdale’s Natural Resources team within the Community Services Division which includes the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Pinnacle Peak Park. This position acts as a liaison between City staff, professional and civic interest groups and the general public on day-to-day matters related to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and/or Pinnacle Peak Park. This recruitment is for the selection of the Natural Resources Supervisor position that will be based out of Pinnacle Peak Park or one of the trailheads in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This position will coordinate with partnership groups such as the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and/or the Friends of Pinnacle Peak Park.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate two years of experience supervising staff and/or volunteers. The ideal candidate will be a good communicator, organized, self-motivated, and interested in the outdoors.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Parks and Recreation Management, or other relevant field from an accredited educational institution.
• Two years of experience providing oversight and resource management of preserve and/or park lands, conservation areas, open-space parks, natural resources, and/or other similar work.
• Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Experience assessing and maintaining non-paved multiuse trails.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Oversees and manages the preserve and park lands to foster the sustainability of the natural environment and enhance visitor knowledge, experience, and safety.
• Plans and promotes special events and activities within area of responsibility.
• Prepares and submits budgets for individual areas of responsibility and program areas.
• Monitors and expends budget effectively.
• Personifies leadership and promotes shared responsibility, diversity, teamwork and continuous improvement by working with various community groups, organizations and volunteers.
• Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with outside organizations and groups and schools.