Sr Supervisor, Natural Areas (Ecological Stewardship) (Finance)

POSITION TITLE: Sr Supervisor, Natural Areas (Ecological Stewardship) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7748
DEPARTMENT: Natural Areas
LOCATION: NIX SITE OFFICE BLDG / HYBRID
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $66,940.00 - 111,566.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $74,000.00 - 90,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 12/30/2024.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

Do you have a passion for nature and a dedication to serving your community? The Natural Areas Department seeks an individual to fill a Sr. Supervisor role in the Ecological Stewardship work group. The successful candidate will lead a team of professional and technical staff that conduct habitat monitoring and implement adaptive management actions across a 40,000-plus acre Natural Areas system.

This position, under the supervision of the Ecological Stewardship Manager, will assist in the leadership of a team responsible for resource monitoring, water rights administration, and adaptive management through various habitat improvement techniques. Restoration, ecology, or fire/disturbance management are helpful skillsets. Highly competitive candidates will be able to describe critical thinking skills, experience with measurement and taking data-informed action, and working with teams to accomplish shared goals.

With a focus on adaptive management and disturbance-related management practices, this position will assume responsibility for building workflows, planning projects, and responding to community member inquiries - all while spending time on the ground evaluating habitat and crew activities across the Natural Areas land portfolio.

The Natural Areas Department is seeking a candidate with at least six years of experience in ecology and/or natural resources with a strong background in understanding and the applied use of ecological monitoring data. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred. If you love nature, want to give back to your community, and you want to lead a highly proficient group of outdoor stewards, this may be the opportunity for you!

This position, under the supervision of the Ecological Stewardship Manager, will assist in the leadership of a team responsible for land restoration, resource monitoring, water rights administration, and terrestrial and aquatic habitat management through various habitat improvement techniques. The incumbent will build workflow systems, plan projects for their respective workgroup, and respond to community member inquiries, all while still getting outside to evaluate habitat and crew performance!

With focus on adaptive management and disturbance-related management practices, this position will assume management responsibility for the full natural areas land portfolio. Relevant experience for this position can come from several years experience in natural resource management with at least 3 years experience in a supervisory role. The education and experience requirements for this role is a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, or 6 to 7 years working in a related field. If you love nature, want to give back to your community, and you want to lead a highly proficient group of outdoor stewards, this may be the opportunity for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Plans and oversees the management of natural areas properties including; wildlife habitat improvement projects, the development and implementation of habitat and wildlife population monitoring programs, and assisting with the development and landscape-level management activities such as grazing for grassland health and prescribed fire.
• Responds proactively and presents to community members on a variety of land management issues.
• Supervises a work group which may include Crew Chiefs, Specialists, Technicians, and seasonal staff.
• Develops, prioritizes, and tracks annual work plans.
• Develops annual budget for area of responsibility; tracks, monitors, and supervises expenditures of budgeted funds.
• Develops and tracks metrics to assess work product quality and efficiency.
• Reports on progress towards strategic plan.
• Monitors technology trends for possible implementation to maximize efficiency.
• Evaluates Crew Chief, Specialist, and Technician job performance and monitors other classified employee job performance.
• Responsible for accounting of time sheets, and work reports.
• Recommends employee actions relating to hiring, discipline, and termination of regular employees within the Natural Areas Department.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints and monitors customer service and complaint resolution.
• Reviews and provides comments on capital improvement plans, i.e. building, trail, or restoration plans.
• Creates materials for and coordinates the contracting or purchase of goods and services through the City's purchasing process.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality, seamless customer service.

Management Responsibilities

Yes

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
• Experience building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization. Skill in integrating and synthesizing others' viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results.
• Capable of creating conditions of emotional safety and demonstrates self-awareness and regulation in responding to others.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of natural resource management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skilled in business management and administration.
• Ability to guide, direct, motivate, and effectively supervise assigned staff.
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other City departments, and other agencies.
• Ability to use spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make presentations.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredCollege degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources, or closely related field.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources, or closely related field with 6 to 7 years' experience in natural resource management or closely related field, including at least three years in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver's license.

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Sr Supervisor, Natural Areas
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Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

Do you have a passion for nature and a dedication to serving your community? The Natural Areas Department seeks an individual to fill a Sr. Supervisor role in the Ecological Stewardship work group. The successful candidate will lead a team of professional and technical staff that conduct habitat monitoring and implement adaptive management actions across a 40,000-plus acre Natural Areas system.

This position, under the supervision of the Ecological Stewardship Manager, will assist in the leadership of a team responsible for resource monitoring, water rights administration, and adaptive management through various habitat improvement techniques. Restoration, ecology, or fire/disturbance management are helpful skillsets. Highly competitive candidates will be able to describe critical thinking skills, experience with measurement and taking data-informed action, and working with teams to accomplish shared goals.

With a focus on adaptive management and disturbance-related management practices, this position will assume responsibility for building workflows, planning projects, and responding to community member inquiries - all while spending time on the ground evaluating habitat and crew activities across the Natural Areas land portfolio.

The Natural Areas Department is seeking a candidate with at least six years of experience in ecology and/or natural resources with a strong background in understanding and the applied use of ecological monitoring data. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred. If you love nature, want to give back to your community, and you want to lead a highly proficient group of outdoor stewards, this may be the opportunity for you!

This position, under the supervision of the Ecological Stewardship Manager, will assist in the leadership of a team responsible for land restoration, resource monitoring, water rights administration, and terrestrial and aquatic habitat management through various habitat improvement techniques. The incumbent will build workflow systems, plan projects for their respective workgroup, and respond to community member inquiries, all while still getting outside to evaluate habitat and crew performance!

With focus on adaptive management and disturbance-related management practices, this position will assume management responsibility for the full natural areas land portfolio. Relevant experience for this position can come from several years experience in natural resource management with at least 3 years experience in a supervisory role. The education and experience requirements for this role is a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, or 6 to 7 years working in a related field. If you love nature, want to give back to your community, and you want to lead a highly proficient group of outdoor stewards, this may be the opportunity for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Plans and oversees the management of natural areas properties including; wildlife habitat improvement projects, the development and implementation of habitat and wildlife population monitoring programs, and assisting with the development and landscape-level management activities such as grazing for grassland health and prescribed fire. Responds proactively and presents to community members on a variety of land management issues. Supervises a work group which may include Crew Chiefs, Specialists, Technicians, and seasonal staff.Develops, prioritizes, and tracks annual work plans.Develops annual budget for area of responsibility; tracks, monitors, and supervises expenditures of budgeted funds.Develops and tracks metrics to assess work product quality and efficiency.Reports on progress towards strategic plan.Monitors technology trends for possible implementation to maximize efficiency.Evaluates Crew Chief, Specialist, and Technician job performance and monitors other classified employee job performance.Responsible for accounting of time sheets, and work reports.Recommends employee actions relating to hiring, discipline, and termination of regular employees within the Natural Areas Department.Responds to customer inquiries and complaints and monitors customer service and complaint resolution.Reviews and provides comments on capital improvement plans, i.e. building, trail, or restoration plans.Creates materials for and coordinates the contracting or purchase of goods and services through the City's purchasing process.Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality, seamless customer service.
Management Responsibilities

Yes