Rangeland & Agricultural Programs Lead

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County seeks a Range and Agricultural Program Manager to administer rangelands and farms, oversee leases and agreements, and monitor ecological conditions to support SDCP and related conservation plans. The role leads staff, coordinates partnerships, and ensures compliance with regulations across 200,000+ acres of county lands.

The position emphasizes budget oversight, policy development, contract administration, and public engagement, with potential telework options and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed and four years of related experience, or substituted education/experience per the recruitments rules.
• Four years of experience with Pima County in a Natural Resources Program Coordinator or related position, including one year of lead/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and evaluates the overall strategic direction of the County’s environmental education programs, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and long-range community environmental priorities
• Oversees program operations, including budgeting, staffing, resource management, and performance monitoring, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of environmental education services
• Establishes policies, standards, and operating procedures for environmental education initiatives, ensuring compliance with County requirements and applicable state and federal environmental regulations
• Provides leadership and supervision to professional staff, coordinators, specialists, and volunteers, including hiring recommendations, training, performance evaluation, and ongoing professional development
• Leads high-level outreach and partnership efforts, cultivating and sustaining collaborations with educational institutions, community organizations, governmental agencies, tribal entities, and private-sector partners
• Directs the development and approval of educational materials, curricula, communications, and multimedia resources, ensuring scientific accuracy, accessibility, and consistency with best practices
• Oversees program evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, and uses results to inform policy decisions and continuous program improvement
• Represents the department at public meetings, advisory boards, community forums, and interagency workgroups, serving as the primary spokesperson on environmental education initiatives
• Monitors emerging environmental issues, research, legislative trends, and community needs, integrating findings into program policy, planning, and resource allocation
• Secures and manages grants, contracts, and external funding opportunities, ensuring compliance, effective implementation, and alignment with program priorities
• Guides the integration and strategic use of digital platforms, technologies, and communication tools to expand public engagement, improve program accessibility, and enhance educational outcomes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources management, ecology, environmental science, wildlife biology/wildlife management, forestry, range management, conservation biology, environmental policy or environmental studies, or a closely related field as determined by the department head

Four years of experience in community outreach, engagement, or a related area

Job description

Pima County seeks a Range and Agricultural Program Manager to administer rangelands and farms, oversee leases and agreements, and monitor ecological conditions to support SDCP and related conservation plans. The role leads staff, coordinates partnerships, and ensures compliance with regulations across 200,000+ acres of county lands.

The position emphasizes budget oversight, policy development, contract administration, and public engagement, with potential telework options and a strong focus on