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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Maintenance and Conservation Manager-(Natural Resource Program Manager II)-Recreation & Parks

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $132K/yr

2+ years exp

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation and sustainability, seeking a Maintenance and Conservation Manager for the Robinson Nature Center. This role involves managing the Conservation and Maintenance Section, overseeing staff, and coordinating natural resource management and facility operations.

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Responsibilities

Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels

Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately

Directs and coordinates facility and land management duties including maintenance operations at Robinson Nature Center. This includes planning, directing and coordination of ecosystem management, trail construction and maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, as well as landscape and horticultural maintenance

Oversees, directs and evaluates the work and performance of two full time staff members, multiple contingent employees and volunteers

Provides technical direction to staff and contractors in best management practices related to natural resource and ecosystem management

Assist with the repair and maintenance of interior and exterior exhibits

Manages and coordinates large-scale volunteer projects and RNC event logistics

Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of staff for the physical arrangements set up and take down related to programming and events at the Robinson Nature Center

Creates long and short-term goals related to conservation and maintenance of the Robinson Nature Center complex

Oversees and resolves complex maintenance tasks, inspects work in progress, approves completed work and enforces safety regulations and procedures

Develops, updates and implements Natural Resource Management Plans and Land Management Calendar for RNC complex

Trains staff in all areas of park and facility operation and conservation and ecosystem management. This includes related equipment operation and maintenance

Ensures that safety procedures are followed

Tracks the use of the section’s PDQ’s as well as monitors budget allocations and balances

Administrative duties include reviewing, editing and completing incident reports, timesheets, department requisitions, chemical application records, and documentation of vandalism and damage reports

Coordinates with Department sections and other county agencies to provide assistance on park projects and facility issues related to Robinson Nature Center operations, this includes the Bureau of Facilities and Environmental Services, DTCS, Horticulture and Land Management and others

Coordinates service and contracts for daily cleaning contractor, pest control, trash and recycling, porous concrete parking lot sweeping, and deliveries

Under direct supervision of the RNC Manager, serves as coordinator and lead contact for all service and maintenance related contractors. Oversees their activities and inspects work and approves work to the Bureau of Facilities for payment

Manages and provides leadership to field crews of staff, interns, and volunteers conducting biological data collection for natural resource inventories, habitat management monitoring, and research projects

Monitors core area of property daily, and trails regularly. Ensures grounds are maintained and he natural play area is safe and visitor-ready on a daily basis

Operates snow equipment (plow, snow blower, shovels) and applies de-icing materials as needed

Oversees and carries out routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, meadow management, invasive removal, and plantings

Directs technical aspects of plant material selection and oversees and monitors the ordering, payment, receiving, proper storage and protection of plant materials. Directs the care of plant materials in staging, site-layout design and post-installation inspection of planting

May represents RNC interests at meetings with community partners, grantors, foundations, consultants, other county departments, and state agencies

Manages and directs the implementation of the Department’s environmental sustainability efforts and activities at RNC. Responsible for identification and implementation of environmental sustainability Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Collaborates with the Office of Community Sustainability, Department of Planning and Zoning, and the Department of Public Works and other relevant agencies

Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations

This position is considered essential and will be required to work emergency situations to include staffing the Department Operations Center. Supervises and provides emergency management

Serves on committees as assigned

Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations

Qualification

Natural resource managementEcosystem managementSupervisory experienceFacility maintenanceHorticultural maintenanceProject managementFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationMicrosoft Office SuitePesticide Applicator License