Director

The Chickasaw County Conservation Board is seeking applicants for a permanent full-time Director position.  The Director is appointed by, and reports to, the Conservation Board. This person serves as chief administrative officer for the Conservation Board and is responsible to plan, coordinate, direct and oversee all aspects of the County Conservation Board program and department.  This person is responsible for administration of Conservation Board staff; manages all real property under authority or management of the Conservation Board; and implements Conservation Board activities as per the Code of Iowa Section 350 and Conservation Board policies. This position is exempt under FLSA.      

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor's Degree with a major field of study related to park management, wildlife/fisheries management, outdoor recreation, public administration, or a related field is required.  Minimum of 1 year of experience in supervision or administration of parks and/or natural resources.  Must be a resident of Chickasaw County or be able to secure residency within 30 days of hire.  A complete job description is available upon request sent to b.moore@chickasawcounty.iowa.gov.   Standard county benefits and uniform allowance included.    

Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug test.  

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and Chickasaw County job application to Chairman, Chickasaw County Conservation Board, 1811 - 240th St., Ionia, IA 50645 by 12;00 P.M. October 4, 2021.

The county application can be obtained at www.chickasawcounty.iowa.gov under employment opportunities. 

Chickasaw County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.