TPWD - Manager V; Land Conservation Program Manager

Overview

TPWD MISSION:
To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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The Land Conservation Program Manager performs advanced (senior level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the agency’s Land Conservation Program. The position reports to the Executive Director and works as part of a team receiving strategic and tactical direction from the Executive Office on special projects as appropriate. This role provides analysis, research, support and information to assist executive management, staff, legislative and other oversight offices in making informed decisions regarding land acquisitions, strategic property and conservation initiatives, and related real property items.

Responsibilities include managing the Land Conservation Program (LCP), including land conservation, real estate transactions (negotiation and preparation of third-party land use agreements), statutory and regulatory aspects of conservation lands, federal and non-federal grant management, conservation easements, and the preparation and delivery of presentations to senior staff and the TPW Commission. The work focuses on developing and implementing long-term strategic conservation initiatives relating to acquisition, conservation, management, and protection of real estate assets held by or desired by TPWD or assets adjacent to TPWD holdings deemed strategic.

The role may involve project coordination or support to other agencies or nongovernmental organizations to further TPWD’s conservation mission. The position may represent the Department’s interests with multiple stakeholders including elected officials, private landowners, trusts and corporations. Direct reports include LCP Project Managers, Texas Farm and Ranchland Program Coordinator and support staff. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Land Conservation Program (LCP).
• Oversee land conservation, real estate transactions, and negotiation/creation of third-party land use agreements.
• Manage statutory and regulatory aspects of conservation lands; oversee federal and non-federal grant management and conservation easements.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior staff and the TPW Commission.
• Develop and implement long-term strategic conservation initiatives related to acquisition, conservation, management, and protection of assets.
• Coordinate with other agencies or nongovernmental organizations as appropriate to advance TPWD’s mission.
• Represent the Department’s interests with multiple stakeholders, including elected officials, private landowners, trusts and corporations.
• Directly supervise LCP staff and manage support personnel.
• Adhere to agency, division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, real estate management, and/or conservation related fields; two years of supervisory experience; experience with public sector land acquisition, conservation easement and property rights activities; experience responding to legislative requests and interacting with legislative and oversight offices and executive-level private sector stakeholders.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Experience may have occurred concurrently.
• Licensure: Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Acceptable substitutions: Master’s degree in a conservation or real estate related field may substitute for two years of progressively responsible experience in public…