Community Conservation Department Manager job at State of Washington in WA

Title: Community Conservation Department Manager Location - Snohomish County – Other, WA Flexible/Hybrid Terms: Full-time position(40hrs/week), with benefits Starting Salary Range: $80,000 - $87,000 annually Position Summary The Community Conservation Department Manager is a management position within the Habitat, Floodplains, and Forests Division and provides departmental and administrative oversight, grant and project management, and staff supervision for the Snohomish Conservation District's Field Crew, and other positions as assigned. The CC Department works with landowners, residents, and partners to improve water quality, manage stormwater runoff, restore habitat, improve forest health, build resilience to climate change for working lands and communities in the floodplain, and build community around responsible use of natural resources in our urban and rural areas. This position oversees project implementation in priority areas, including habitat restoration, stormwater infrastructure, urban forestry, community wildfire resiliency, and backyard wildlife habitat. The CC Department Manager also provides technical assistance and technical oversight to staff, ensures high-quality customer service and outreach is maintained, and supports partnership-building efforts for each of the programmatic elements. This position reports to the Natural Resources Director - Habitat, Floodplains, and Forests, and works in partnership with the Management Team. Essential Tasks These 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. Personnel Management Supervise the Crew Lead, Assistant Crew Lead, field crew members, and other positions as assigned. Develop annual work and training plans, provide coaching and mentoring, work closely with staff to implement work plans, and conduct annual performance evaluations. Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual administrative supervisory duties including trainings, and expense, timesheet, sick leave, and vacation request review and approval. Lead hiring for new field crew positions, and take lead on disciplinary action as needed, in coordination with supervisor and Human Resources. Field Operations and Project Implementation Oversee all aspects of field operations and collaborate with the Habitat Restoration Project Managers, Foresters, Agroforesters, and Urban Planners to implement natural resource projects, including developing project implementation and maintenance schedules, seasonal labor needs and schedules, labor procurements, and work plans and project budgets; support labor, supply, and material procurement for the entire season; review project plans to support Project Managers in adaptively managing project sites. Conduct landowner outreach, develop and manage restoration plans and budgets, oversee project implementation and maintenance, obtaining permits, completing procurement of labor and project materials and supplies, managing and tracking project deliverables and budgets including grant match documentation and project reporting, construction oversight and inspection, and develop maintenance and monitoring plans. Provide site visits and technical assistance to private landowners on topics such as weed management, plant recommendations, salmon habitat, local codes and regulations, water quality, and other best management practices. Train field crew in providing technical assistance. Promote strong integration across the District's Habitat Restoration, Floodplains, and Forests Department, the Agricultural Department, and the Outreach Department when providing technical assistance to landowners. Continually develop and maintain technical expertise in western Washington restoration practices with the ability to represent the District amongst conservation partners. Collaborate with Habitat Restoration Coordinator, Project Managers, and Planners Lead regular habitat restoration operations check-ins and facilitate communication between staff. Create and implement processes, tools, and guidance to communicate between crews, Project Managers, and Habitat Restoration Coordinator. Lead seasonal debriefs and look-ahead meetings and working sessions to facilitate strong communication and planning. Develop seasonal field crew schedules, assess work capacity, lead or schedule seasonal and topic-specific training, ensure all safety and training needs are completed to support safe and effective project implementation. Schedule, coordinate, and implement natural resource conservation projects, vegetation monitoring, and planting maintenance. Perform site visits with Project Managers and others to identify field needs and collaboratively plan task approaches and timing. Complete project tracking and r Apply tot his job Apply To this Job