Executive Director, Colorado Natural Resources

Pueblo Community College; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The position is part of the Governor's Cabinet and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the department and for the consistent achievement of its mission and objectives.

Its purpose is to manage Colorado's land, mineral, water, and wildlife resources in balance for the use and benefit of current and future generations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in natural resource management, environmental science, engineering, public administration, law, or a closely related field.
• Ten or more years of experience in natural resources, water, land management, or public administration.
• Five or more years of professional executive management experience that includes setting goals and objectives and managing a budget to achieve them.
• Five or more years of experience fostering effective and efficient process improvements for an organization of twenty-five or more employees.
• Five or more years of experience managing land, mineral, water, or wildlife resources.
• Experience building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders with varying perspectives and interests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the department's operations and direct the implementation of its services, policies, and programs in alignment with department goals, the Governor's initiatives, and the expectations of stakeholders.
• Direct and oversee the department's budget with fiscal management that operates within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintains a positive financial position.
• Build and cultivate a high-performing team through effective leadership focused on recruiting and retaining top talent and providing guidance, coaching, and development to direct reports.
• Direct the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, the Division of Forestry, and the Avalanche Information Center.
• Exercise the functions of the Commissioner of Mines.
• Provide budgeting, purchasing, and planning for the independently governed divisions and management commissions.
• Hold a non-voting seat on the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Energy and Carbon Management Commission.
• Coordinate the department's position on the interstate compacts the State Engineer administers and work with the Director of Water Policy on Water Plan funding and conservation.
• Direct the state's wildfire prevention coordination and act as a central point of contact for local, regional, and federal partners on forest health.
• Represent the department before the General Assembly and federal land agencies.
• Protect Colorado's state parks and federal public lands so they remain accessible and champion the state's outdoor recreation economy.
• Partner with hunting, angling, and outdoor recreation organizations, agricultural and ranching organizations, the oil and gas industry, conservation organizations, ski area operators, and Tribal governments.
• Brief the Governor's Office on all relevant policy issues arising from state and federal legislative activities.
• Build a good relationship with the General Assembly and serve as the point person for directing the department's response to proposed legislation that may affect its operations.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in natural resource management or related field

Ten+ years in natural resources, water, land management, or public administration

Five+ years executive management experience

Five+ years process improvements for 25+ employees

Five+ years managing land/mineral/water/wildlife resources

Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders

Job description

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The position is part of the Governor's Cabinet and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the department and for the consistent achievement of its mission and objectives.

Its purpose is to manage Colorado's land, mineral, water, and wildlife resources in balance for the use and benefit of current and future generations.