Executive Director
Posted
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01/12/2024
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County
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Iowa
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Location
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Ladora ,Iowa
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Salary
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$62,000 + depending on exp.
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Deadline
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02/08/2024
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Description
Iowa County Conservation - Executive Director Job Description
Job Title: Executive Director Reports
to: Iowa County Conservation Board FLSA:
Exempt
Iowa County Conservation is
seeking a forward thinking individual to serve as Executive Director to provide
leadership for, and continue to promote conservation, education, and recreation
in Iowa County. Having a “boots on the
ground” attitude and proficient knowledge of conservation practices is greatly
desired to help develop our 14 properties to their best potential, as well as help
sustain an active and evolving conservation education program. Having superior leadership, communication, and
organizational skills are desired. The Executive Director will serve as the face
of Iowa County Conservation and will be the main point of contact with campers
and park users. The applicant should have the ability to identify and develop
talent, and facilitate our team environment, where each member works together
to support ICCB as a whole. Work within
and generate enthusiasm within a supportive community of volunteers and non-profits. ICCB has worked to create thriving recreation
opportunities such as the Lake Iowa Nature Center, a large campground, and new
cabins and is seeking a leader with vision to take us even further.
Essential Functions:
- Establish and maintain effective working
relationships with co-workers, partnering agencies, organizations and the
general public.
- Supervises and actively maintains all
Conservation Board areas and resources including facilities, prairies,
woodlands, lakes, and wildlife.
- Leads and works alongside Iowa County
Conservation staff; translates department vision into actionable goals and
objectives and collaboratively works with the Iowa County Conservation team in
achieving them.
- Administers budget and financial information,
prepares annual budget for presentation to the conservation board, maintains
and monitors budget expenditures, revenues, and budget activity.
Specific Duties:
- Must be able to work irregular hours and be on
call on nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Develop, update, and carryout Conservation Board
policies.
- Advise the board on good Conservation /
Education / Recreation practices and techniques.
- Direct and work with all field employees in
maintenance, and conservation education.
- Supervise staff in daily and seasonal program
operations including buildings and grounds, maintenance, education programs,
and public relations.
- Coordinate schedules, delegates responsibility
to effectively administer program components.
- Attend Conservation Board meetings, take
minutes, and collaboratively with the board Chairperson, prepare meeting
agendas.
- Approve all purchases made by conservation board
staff, and submit activity and budget reports at monthly conservation Board
meetings.
- Submit an annual report including a list of
board members, meetings held, land acquisitions, maintenance work, educational
activities, and financial reports to the board each year.
- Maintain records and files for County
Conservation Board
·
- Handles correspondence received by the board and
public in a timely and accurate manner.
- Stay current on federal, state, and local laws,
policies and initiatives that may affect department operation by maintaining
membership in applicable professional and trade organizations.
- Write grants for the Iowa County Conservation
Board.
- Be able to operate a variety of maintenance and
office equipment.
- Conduct an active and accurate public relations
program concerning all activities of the County Conservation Board, and
encouraging conservation education in Iowa County.
- Represent the board at public meetings with
board members or on their own.
- Develop burn plans and conduct controlled burns.
Education / Training: Bachelor’s
Degree with major coursework in natural resources, outdoor recreation, public administration; or related natural resource field or equivalent on the job experience.
Work Experience: At least three years of work-related experience
that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the
essential job duties of this position.
Experience should indicate some expertise in staff administration,
natural resources and facilities management, public speaking, grant writing /
fundraising, working with boards, and fiduciary responsibility.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required of employees assigned to this job.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between
the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs
and requirements of the job change.
Salary: $62,000 + depending on qualifications and experience,
standard county benefits, onsite housing is also available but not required.
Post offer physical and drug screening
required, 90 day probationary period will apply.
To Apply: Submit Iowa County
application, cover letter, resume, and 3 current references by 3pm on February 8, 2024 to:
Iowa County Conservation, 2550 G
Ave, Ladora, IA 52251 or to cmontross@iowacounty.iowa.gov
Application available at: https://iowacounty.iowa.gov/jobs/
Iowa County Conservation is an
Equal Opportunity Employer; We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be
considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability
status.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in natural resources, outdoor recreation, public administration, related natural resource field or three years equivalent on the job experience.
To Apply
Submit Iowa County application, cover letter, resume, and 3 current references by 3pm on February 8, 2024 to:
Iowa County Conservation, 2550 G Ave, Ladora, IA 52251 or
cmontross@iowacounty.iowa.gov