Conservation Assistant Resource Manager

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Great Health Insurance Benefit, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving allowance is negotiable.

Under general supervision, performs overall management of parks and natural resource areas within a designated district of the county. Non‑standard work week. This position is under the direct authority of the County Conservation Executive Director / Deputy Director and District Resource Manager.

• Little Sioux Park location.
• Managing daily activities at major parks and satellite areas including maintenance and improvement of grounds and facilities.
• Providing for the public safety of area users through law enforcement and effective communication.
• Maintaining and preparing reports and records.
• Supervising assigned personnel.
• Maintaining and using a variety of tools and equipment.
• Assist with preparation of work schedules, supervision, and training of designated staff.
• Assist with keeping detailed, accurate records.
• Collect fees established by the Board.
• Participate in all aspects of facility, grounds and equipment maintenance, repairs and improvements.
• Enforce park rules, state and local laws and ordinances.
• Provide information and assistance to park visitors.
• Assist with maintenance and improvement of undeveloped natural resource areas.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and light construction tasks.
• Perform various other duties related to the scope as assigned by the County Conservation Executive Director and County Conservation Field Operation Director and District Resource Manager.
• Attendance is required.
• Perform various other duties related to the scope as assigned by the County Conservation Executive Director, Deputy Director and District Resource Manager.

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a natural resource related field AND one (1) year work experience in the conservation field; OR a two (2) year Associate degree in a natural resource related field with five(3) years work experience in the conservation field.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Thorough knowledge of County Conservation rules and regulations as well as State Laws.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing by means of clearly spoken English.
• Ability to manage possibly volatile situations.
• Ability to organize, supervise, and assign work crews and tasks.
• Knowledge of park management practices.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and reports.
• Ability to skillfully and safely operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment and tools.
• Ability to maintain discipline.
• Knowledge of computer skills to effectively operate Microsoft Office.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Conservation Board, associates and general public.
• Satisfactory driving record and possession of a valid Iowa Commercial Driver's License.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Certified Peace Officer or ability to obtain certification through Iowa Law Enforcement Academy standards within one (1) year of appointment.
• Ability to obtain a Weapons permit.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial Pesticide Applicator license.
• S 130, S 190 Wildland Fire Training.
• Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical examination, vision, back screen, hearing screen/test and DOT drug screen (Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Guidelines) prior to employment.

• Language Ability

  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and/or Iowa or County systems. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the County in clearly spoken English. Ability to communicate Woodbury County policies to managerial and non‑managerial groups in person and in writing.

• Mathematical Skills

  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide…