Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Department - Conservation Lands & Resources

Job Description

REVISED

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5550 - Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $56,555 - $67,870 Annually 

Pay Range: $56,555 - $79,164 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources Department seeks a Natural Resources Program Coordinator to lead the operation of Gilbert Ray Campground at Tucson Mountain Park, a 20,000-acre natural resource park in Tucson, Arizona. The scenic Sonoran Desert landscape is the site of the Gilbert Ray Campground where RV campers may reserve overnight stays throughout the year. Peak occupancy at the campground occurs from January until April although the campground is open all year.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists in development of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and plans;

• Performs a variety of program-related administrative functions including supervision, training, and evaluation of staff and/or volunteers;

• Assists with development and administration of program budgets, grant applications and administrative activities including budget tracking, purchasing, and preparing written reports;

• Coordinates hiring and directing activities of contractors;

• Monitors and provides recommendations on contractor performance;

• Coordinates implementation of community outreach activities and serves as a representative of the program, making  program-related presentations, assisting with the preparation of news releases and other media materials, and participating in the development of community awareness programs and other efforts to promote public understanding of program activities, services, and requirements;

• Performs on-the-ground field work that supports program goals and objectives, including but not limited to invasive species surveys, treatments, and treatment monitoring, and other natural resources conservation and management duties as assigned;

• Maintains specialized databases contain program-specific information;

• Collects and trains others in the use of geospatial data;

• Analyzes data, reviewing and providing quality-control checks on program-specific data collected by others;

• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations to the program manager;

• Develops and/or provides input to written reports as needed;

• Coordinates with internal and external partners to advance and implement program goals and objectives.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in management, public or business administration, natural resources, conservation biology, botany, wildlife management, rangeland management, environmental science or a field closely related to Natural Resource/Parks and Recreation as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering program activities or providing professional-level administrative support for a program or specialized work unit.

OR:

One year of experience with Pima County in a Natural Resources Program Specialist or related professional administrative classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license isrequiredat time of application. Valid AZ driver license isrequiredat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicant’s suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.  Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator license is required for Natural Resources Program Coordinator positions where treatment of invasive species by pesticides is required, as determined by the department head. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions within this classification may require up to two years of prior supervisory experience (as determined by the department head) and may require irregular work schedules and/or travel. Some positions within this classification carry a low risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Therefore, special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to ensure employee health and safety. Pima Countydetermineswhether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:Must be able to withstand the rigors of off-trail travel in remote locations for one or more days per week while carrying a heavy backpack and/or tools, often in extreme temperatures and in steep desert terrain. Spends some time in an office setting working at a computer station. Must be capable of driving for long distances at a time, up to 3 hours one-way. Must be able to use County-provided smart phone or other mobile device to collect geospatial data in the field. May be required to operate heavy equipment, drive with a trailer in tow, or drive ATVs/UTVs in field settings. May be required to lift and/or carry heavy objects. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: The Natural Resources Program Coordinator operates in both a professional office setting and in an outdoor field setting. Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position. This position is eligible for occasional telework at the discretion of the hiring department.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.