NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Executive Director of Yolo Habitat Conservancy
Woodland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$132K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expThe County of Yolo is recruiting for the position of Executive Director of Yolo Habitat Conservancy. This role is responsible for administering the Conservancy and implementing conservation plans, overseeing staff, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Overseeing the implementation of Board plans, policies, procedures and other Board decisions consistent with California and federal laws and regulations
Developing the organizational budget and ensuring that all activities comply with funding source requirements and Yolo Habitat Conservancy Board approved principles and strategies
Supervising staff and consultants
Performing technical, professional planning, program management, land acquisition, and project implementation work
Providing leadership, demonstrating political sensitivity, and developing and maintaining positive working relationships with all those contacted during the course and scope of employment
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in public or business administration, public policy, resource or environmental management, environmental studies, planning, or a closely related field
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in natural resource management, government and/or private industry performing work in one or more of the following areas: watershed management, public administration, environmental policy administration, water policy administration, mining, resource management or environmental resource management
At least two (2) years of qualifying experience must have been at the supervisory or management level
Possession of a Masters Degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties
Preferred
Previous experience conducting land acquisitions for conservation purposes
Landscape-scale land conservation
Habitat management and restoration
Familiarity with regulatory permitting
Strong analytical, communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a high-paced team environment
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
Holidays & Floating Holidays
Disability Plans
Social Security & Medicare
Company
NEOGOV
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