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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Conservation Grazing Program Manager

Los Altos, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $162K/yr

3+ years exp

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeking an experienced Conservation Grazing Program Manager to oversee and implement objectives in their conservation grazing program. The role involves managing lease compliance, coordinating with grazing tenants, and collaborating with various departments to enhance resource management and customer service support.

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Responsibilities

Plan, organize, manage, oversee, and participate in the implementation of objectives outlined in the conservation grazing program and the agricultural land management projects within the District’s Coastside mission

Monitor compliance with lease terms

Coordinate with grazing tenants to complete annual work plans

Prepare contracts for infrastructure improvements

Solicit proposals for grazing services, vegetation management, and infrastructure enhancements

Work closely with the Natural Resources department on predation issues, pond management and water supply enhancement projects, and cultural resource protection

Collaborate with the Land Stewardship & Trails department on the maintenance and repair of roads and culverts located on grazing properties

Enhance and expand customer service support for grazing tenants and agricultural partners on the coast

Qualification

Natural resource managementRangeland ecologyProject managementLease oversightContract managementSupervisory experienceStrategic planningCustomer serviceFieldwork experienceBilingual in SpanishTeam collaboration

Required

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental design, natural resource management, ecology, biology, geology or a related field

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in natural resource management preferably in parks, open space, or related field

At least one (1) year of supervisory and administrative responsibility

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License