Community Conservation Program Manager Job at State of Washington Snohomish Conservation District
State of Washington Snohomish Conservation District Snohomish County, WA
Description
Terms: Regular full-time position (40hrs/week), with benefits
Priority deadline: Initial review of applications will begin November 28, 2022. Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Position Summary:
The Community Conservation (CC) Program Manager will provide programmatic oversight, project management, and staff supervision for the Snohomish Conservation District’s Community Conservation Program. The Community Conservation Program works with urban and suburban residents throughout Snohomish County to develop and implement conservation actions in their communities. This includes green stormwater infrastructure such as rain gardens and bioswales, increased access to locally grown foods through urban agriculture, and the development of wildlife corridors with native plants. The Program Manager will provide technical oversight to staff, ensure high quality customer service is maintained, and support partnership building efforts for each of the programmatic elements. This position will report to the Executive Director and work in partnership with the Management Team.
About the Snohomish Conservation District
One of 45 Conservation Districts in the State of Washington, the Snohomish Conservation District is a leader among peers with robust agricultural resilience, habitat restoration, urban stormwater, farm planning, youth education, and community engagement programs. The District works with farmers, city residents, rural and suburban landowners on a collaborative and voluntary basis throughout our service area that includes Snohomish County and Camano Island. We take the mission of the District to heart - “work cooperatively with others to promote and encourage conservation and responsible use of natural resources” - as we implement successful and innovative approaches to getting real work done on-the-ground.
Duties
Primary Job Responsibilities
Below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The CC Program Manager will lead the following tasks:
Work with the Community Conservation and Management Teams to develop the strategic vision and priorities of the program.- Explore new and innovative approaches to natural resource management. Work with diverse partners, committees, and work groups to advance natural resource priorities.
- Supervise a team of specialists and crew members. Develop work and training plans, work closely with staff to implement work plans, provide ongoing coaching and support to staff, conduct annual performance evaluations, and coordinate hiring for team.
- Provide technical oversight to the CC Team and high-quality customer service and technical assistance to landowners and residents. Manage implementation requirements of CC Team grants and programs to ensure completion of grant deliverables and program sustainability.
- Identify funding opportunities for team and develop and submit grant proposals. Develop and manage program budgets, working with Executive Director and Management Team to establish long-term program budget strategies.
- Serve as a Grant Manager for assigned budgets and projects and oversee Grant Managers within the CC Team: negotiating funding agreements; planning and directing the work of project teams; planning and executing project expenditures including conducting formal procurement of goods and services; monitoring and approving expenditures; documenting project deliverables; and completing required reporting.
- Lead special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- A bachelor’s degree in natural resources, urban planning, or related field
- Proven leadership abilities and five years of professional experience, preferably working in the environmental field
- Experience in project and program management, budgeting, and staff supervision
- Experience managing contracts and consultants
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience writing successful grant proposals
- Experience with green stormwater infrastructure and community-based projects
- Ability to build relationships with the community and agency/organizational partners
- Knowledge and ability in conflict management
- Knowledge of local and regional conservation issues and associated ordinances and regulations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Preferred additional knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Master’s degree in natural resources, urban planning, or related field
- Experience in urban agriculture and working with underserved communities
- Experience in wildlife habitat restoration
- Proficiency in GIS software
- Experience with Smartsheet
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This position includes both office and field work and travel to job sites. Field work comprises approximately 20% of the position. Most of the field work is conducted in a natural environment which can have rough and dangerous terrain. This position requires the ability to:
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions and on rough or uneven terrain.
- Sit or stand for long periods of time in a standard workday.
- Use finger dexterity and fine manipulation to operate a computer.
- Hear and speak to exchange information in person, on the telephone, and via video conference
- Drive a vehicle for long periods when travel is needed. Must hold a valid, unrestricted Washington State driver’s license (or have the ability to acquire upon hire).
- Safely operate a motor vehicle, including full-size pick-up and trailer, on both public and private roads during daylight and occasionally after dark.
- Lift, pull, carry, push up to 50lbs.
- Bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel/crawl, reach overhead, etc.
- Occasionally work beyond an 8:00 am – 5:00 pm schedule or on the weekend.
- Comply with District COVID protection protocols, including being fully vaccinated and boosted unless medically unable to do so, and providing documentation of vaccination status.
Supplemental Information
Benefits
The District offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid holidays and leave time, low premium medical, dental, life, and LTD insurance through Washington State PEBB, and participation in the State of Washington Retirement System (PERS, DCP).
Work Location
The position will work out of our Lake Stevens office with the option to work remotely part of the time. Some essential functions of this position require in-office or on-site work at specific times.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please submit the following materials via our website at https://snohomishcd.org/employment:
Cover letter stating why you are interested in this position- CV or resume detailing your related experience
- 1-2 page writing sample
If you have questions about applying or need accommodation during the application process, contact Sarah Jones at sjones@snohomishcd.org or (360) 722-2679.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 28, 2022. Position open until filled.
We strive to work in partnership with all, to provide equitable and accessible programming on a nondiscriminatory basis, and to continually improve how we do so. All programs and services of the Snohomish Conservation District are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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