Parks & Conservation Manager

PARKS & CONSERVATION MANAGER -

Apply for the Parks & Conservation Manager –  role at State of Tennessee. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Opening Date/Time: 01/06/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 - $9,005.00
Salary (Annually): $67,674.00 - $
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State

Location:

Nashville, TN
Department:
Environment and Conservation
Position(s) to be filled:
Department of Environment and Conservation, Natural Area Division, Davidson County

Working Title:

Prescribed Fire Operations Manager

Location:

Nashville (some remote work)
Responsibilities: statewide responsibilities, regular fieldwork and occasional overnight travel
Background check may be required

• Bachelor's degree and equivalent to five years in natural and cultural resource operations, GIS, capital/maintenance projects, and park interpretation/recreation or other related field.
• 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.

An employee in this class manages a team that oversees 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.

• Provides Consultation – Develops plans and advises the 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.
• Resource Management – Utilizes best practices to identify, protect, and promote natural and cultural resources. Leads and conducts activities, including boundary marking and investigations, trail management, scientific studies, fire management, habitat improvement, invasive species removal, permitted hunts, volunteer activities, and more.
• Communication with External Stakeholders – Negotiates and develops contracts and agreements with individuals and organizations. Collaborates with state, local, and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and contractors.
• 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.
• 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).
• Data Management – Actively interprets and presents data for assigned projects to implement process improvements and create agency strategy.

• Balances…