Manager Brookside Nature Center (10870, Grade 28)

Description

• Are you a strategic leader interested in managing a nature facility?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with multiple units on programs and projects?
• Are you passionate about connecting people from diverse backgrounds to nature, growing partnerships, and building community?

Examples of Important Duties

Supervision

• Provides exceptional leadership in a collaborative team environment.
• Recruits, screens, hires, onboards new staff and interns.
• Trains, coaches, evaluates, and recognizes staff and interns.
• Recognizes and resolves personnel issues.
• Works with volunteer manager to oversee volunteer program.

• Develops and implements vision, goals, and strategic plan.
• Reviews, approves, and evaluates programs and services.
• Establishes and implements operating and program procedures.
• Collaborates with other Montgomery Parks’ nature centers and other sections of Parks to develop and execute programs, events, services, and experiences such as exhibits.
• Coordinates a balance of programs and services in response to community needs and interests, agency priorities, and revenue goals.

• Maintains strong relationships with partners and community.
• Proactively grows advocates and community partners with diverse backgrounds and located within Equity Focus Areas.

• Evaluates facility operating systems for safety and function.
• Plans, designs, and implements facility and grounds improvements with assistance from regional park staff and Facilities Management units.
• Coordinates routine maintenance, repairs, and custodial services with Facilities Management units and contractors.
• Collaborates with natural resources staff to maintain or improve natural areas.

• Manages operating and fee-based budgets
• Submits requests for Major Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects
• Administers procurement functions including purchase requisitions, purchase cards, and petty cash.

• Provides effective leadership, organizational, and managerial skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Exemplifies a collaborative and cooperative spirit. Shows a proven ability to approach and interact with people of all backgrounds.
• Has the skill and ability to plan, organize and direct the programs, services, and operations of a nature facility. Coordinate effectively other entities, staff, and units within the Commission, outside organizations, and the community in planning and conducting programs, events, and special projects.
• Considerable skills in problem solving to select, organize and logically process relevant information.
• Skill and ability to make presentations and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR*.

• Typically acquired or fully developed primarily after employment in this job class.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science, Life Science, Physical Science, or any related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible park naturalist experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications and licenses.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Nature Facility Program Manager