Director

My County Parks; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IPERS

Clothing allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Kossuth County Conservation Board seeks an Executive Director to oversee conservation programs, manage staff, and coordinate with the board and public entities. The role involves budget preparation, grant pursuits, and strategic planning for county lands and recreation facilities.

The Director will ensure permits, certifications, and dues are current while building relationships with stakeholders and funding sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources/outdoor recreation with 5+ years experience.
• Pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• NWCG3-130/190 wildfire training or ability to acquire within 6 months.
• Hunter Education Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of county conservation practices and staff.
• Develop, present, and manage annual budget for the Conservation Board.
• Plan, construct, and maintain county recreation areas and facilities.
• Act as liaison between the board and staff; coordinate with public entities.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Long-range planning

Basic computer skills

Evenings and weekends availability

Education

Bachelors in Natural Resources or Outdoor Recreation

5+ years relevant experience

Pesticide Applicator Certification

NWCG3-130/190 wildfire training

Hunter Education Instructor Certification

Job description

Kossuth County Conservation Board Executive Director Description and Qualifications

This job is a non-exempt full-time position under the direction of the Conservation Board. The Director performs a wide variety of duties including overseeing the operation of conservation practices and management on county areas, and supervising staff. The Director also serves as the chief administrative officer between the Conservation Board and other public entities as well as the public.

Essential Job Duties

• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Responsible for the organizing, planning, and developing a county-wide conservation program including outdoor recreation, habitat management, and environmental education.
• Responsible for developing, presenting, and overseeing an annual budget for the Conservation Board.
• Authorizes purchases of supplies, equipment, and services as approved by the board.
• Participates in the planning, construction, and maintenance of county recreation areas and facilities.
• Informs the board of potential land acquisitions and carries out the acquisition program on behalf of the board.
• Researches and attempts to secure outside funding through grants, donations, and other sources for land, equipment, displays, etc.
• Recommends staff positions to the board.
• Serves as liaison between the board and staff.
• Ensures all required permits, certifications and dues are kept current.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education / Experience / Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a Natural Resource or Outdoor Recreation related field and a minimum of five years practical experience.
• A valid Iowa Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Certification or the ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license within six months of employment.
• Completion of wild land fire training of NWCG3-130 / 190 or the ability to acquire within six months of employment.
• Hunter Education Instructor Certification or ability to obtain certification within 1 year.

Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of conservation principles relating to fish and wildlife management and outdoor recreation.
• Knowledge of conservation management requirements of state, federal and local natural resource agencies.
• Ability to make long-range plans.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Non-standard work week including evenings and weekends required.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• IPERS
• Clothing allowance
• $25/month cell phone allowance

Kossuth County Conservation Board

1010 250 th St

Algona, IA 50511

Application deadline: Must be received by 5 PM, Friday, September 11 th .

Qualifications

Minimum four-year degree, with major course work in natural resources, outdoor recreation, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years experience in the conservation field is preferred.