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State of Tennessee · 9 hours ago

PARKS & CONSERVATION MANAGER - 01062026-73906

Davidson County, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$68K/yr - $108K/yr

5+ years exp

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Parks & Conservation Manager to oversee special projects and activities contributing to a statewide Parks and Conservation program. This role involves managing a team, developing strategies to protect natural resources, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Provides Consultation- Develops plans and/or advises their 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. Lead and conduct 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-government 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

Qualification

Natural resource operationsGISPark interpretationCertified Interpretive GuideProject managementTraining developmentCritical thinkingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree and equivalent to five years in one or a combination of the following: natural and cultural resource operations, GIS, capital/maintenance projects, and park interpretation/recreation or other related field

A valid motor vehicle operator's license

Employees must obtain and maintain their Certified Interpretive Guide (GIG) certificate within 1 year of employment