Strategic Range & Agricultural Program Manager

pimacounty; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County in the Conservation Lands & Resources department is seeking a Range and Agricultural Program Manager to administer and monitor more than 200,000 acres of rangelands and farms. This role oversees Ranch and Farm Management Agreements and monitors conditions to ensure adherence to the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan and related standards.

The position provides leadership in budgeting, staffing, and external partnerships, supporting program policy, planning, and resource allocation

Qualifications

• 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.
• Four years of experience with Pima County in a Natural Resources Program Coordinator or related position.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field

Job description

Pima County in the Conservation Lands & Resources department is seeking a Range and Agricultural Program Manager to administer and monitor more than 200,000 acres of rangelands and farms. This role oversees Ranch and Farm Management Agreements and monitors conditions to ensure adherence to the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan and related standards.

The position provides leadership in budgeting, staffing, and external partnerships, supporting program policy, planning, and resource allocation