Public Lands Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Deputy County Manager, the Public Lands Manager directs administrative and supervisory work to conserve, maintain, and enhance the resources and assets that are part of Clear Creek County Open Space and other public lands. Provides direction and oversight of staff and resources, including the Trails Team, Trails Supervisor, Open Space, and Special Projects/Water Resources. Directs and oversees implementation of the Open Space Plan, Recreation in the Outdoors Master Plan (ROMP), associated projects, budgets, and operations. 

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES: • Adhere to all county policies and procedures and laws and regulations pertaining to the management of assigned areas. • Coordinates and represents the work of the department with other divisions, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), municipal, State, and Federal jurisdictions. • Maintain a competent workforce by evaluating and selecting personnel, establishing performance standards, providing proper training, conducting performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, and taking appropriate disciplinary action. • Determine the appropriate resources necessary to adequately and efficiently implement strategic and operational priorities within the Department. • Prepare and submit annual budgets for the Department. • Establish priorities and develop, implement, and coordinate all departments' strategic and operational work plans. • Research, develop, evaluate, and incorporate short-and long-term public land maintenance strategies. • Works with staff to develop standard operating procedures, routine schedules, and annual priority projects. • Responsible for project monitoring and management of staff and outside vendors, contractors and service providers. • Supervises the design, management, and implementation of recreation permit programs. • Services as Staff Liaison to the Open Space Commission• Fosters relationships with the Open Space Commission, United States Forest Services, Denver Mountain Parks, and other public land management stakeholders. • Serves as a liaison and may make presentations to other government agencies, nonprofit partners, stakeholders, and community groups. • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION • BS/BA in Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Environmental Science, or a related profession, and experience within the sphere of responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience equal to both required education and experience. • Minimum of three to five years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Skilled in organization and time management • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, including the ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships, both internally and externally • Knowledge of the principles and practices of county budgeting and the skill to create a Division budget • Ability to professionally represent the County Manager and the BoCC when interacting with staff, the public, and the news media • Ability to evaluate community dynamics, including intergovernmental relations, civic organizations, and special interest groups • Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate communication tools and techniques • Knowledge of professional managerial techniques, theories, principles, and practices in local government operations and public administration • Knowledge of project management, including project/program development and administration • Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives including effective written and oral communication; ability to keep customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and the ability to listen. • Must possess strong interpersonal, decision-making, and management skills • Able to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, elected officials, County departments, co-workers, and other agencies

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must have a valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver's License • Must pass a background check: Criminal and Traffic • Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment • Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States

SUPERVISORY: Provide leadership, management, and supervision within the Public Land Management Department. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Work includes walking, standing, sitting, bending, driving passenger vehicles, and keyboarding. Must be physically able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds. Hearing voice conversation is essential to safe and effective job performance. Clear Vision at 20 inches or less and up to 20 feet or more; use of corrective eyewear is acceptable.

POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

EMERGENCY DEPLOYMENT Employees may be temporarily reassigned to perform emergency response or disaster recovery duties within their department or in other County departments during a County-declared emergency or disaster, as authorized under the Clear Creek County Employee Disaster Deployment Policy. Such assignments will align with operational needs and the employee's skills and may occur with limited notice. Deployment assignments require employee agreement, and employees will continue to receive their regular compensation in accordance with County policies and applicable labor laws during such assignments.