Parks Manager I - Conservation Lands & Resources

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

22h

About The Position

The Parks Manager I position in the Conservation Lands & Resources Department is part of a team of land management professionals that deliver stewardship of Pima County’s natural resources parks and trails. The Parks Manager I position works in the Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division to provide GIS-based site inventory and assessment at campgrounds, trails and parks; project management of the design and construction of landscape projects including irrigation, hardscape, way finding, planting plans, and interpretive signage; and planning for site improvements and new park and trail facilities in Tucson Mountain Park, Historic Canoa Ranch, Agua Caliente Park and single-track trail systems. This position also coordinates the entry permits for outside groups who use the natural resource parks and trails for filming or outdoor recreation programming. The Parks Manager I position interacts with other units within the Conservation Lands & Resources Department such as invasive species specialists, the native plant nursery, biological monitors and cultural resources professionals. The position is supervised by the Natural Resource Parks and Trails Division Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural resource management, environmental science, wildlife & fisheries science, renewable natural resources, watershed management, range management, park administration, recreation, anthropology, archaeology, fine arts, industrial arts, education, landscape architecture, biology or a related degree as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in the management or supervision of a recreational park, natural resource, cultural, restoration, or historic preservation park, facility, preserve, museum, or program. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: Four years with Pima County in a Parks Coordinator II, Range and Agricultural Program Coordinator or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of lead/supervisory experience.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year experience in public parks and trails planning, design, or construction.
• Degree in landscape architecture.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in natural resource parks or trails.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with GIS data to inventory or assess landscape or biological features.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises the daily operations and maintenance of an assigned County Natural Resource Park(s), to include inspections, scheduling of maintenance and repairs and associated documentation of activities
• Develops and administers annual budgets for park operations, maintenance and support
• Implements plans and projects for the development, interpretation, preservation, protection and enhancement of natural, cultural and historical resources in the park
• Assesses conditions of natural, cultural and historical resources in assigned areas, impact of users, and means to mitigate adverse impact on these resources
• Assists in the preparation of environmental assessments, impact statements and related reports relative to the park to County, state and federal agencies
• Coordinates within the department and other agencies the identification and protection of threatened and endangered natural and cultural resources and species
• Supervises, trains, schedules and evaluates employees and volunteers
• Responds to inquiries from the public and private/public organizations and local, state and federal agencies on parks and resource utilization, operations, interpretation, preservation and maintenance
• Coordinates the public use of park grounds and facilities with appropriate Department and other agencies
• Serves as Departmental/County liaison with Arizona State Game and Fish Department and like County, state and federal agencies for protection of park natural, cultural and historical resources
• Represents the Department at meetings and on technical committees for natural resource management research
• Researches and submits routine, recurring and special activity and project reports to management

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager