Supervises and leads field staff, temporary staff, contractors and volunteers associated with the operations, maintenance, public use and stewardship of County open spaces, agricultural areas, trails, trailheads, designated heritage site and associated facilities / amenities. Supervises and mentors the assigned personnel and recommends the hiring, promotion, evaluation, discipline and termination of assigned employees.

Plans and coordinates quarterly and annual open space operations, maintenance and stewardship activities. Implements staff work schedules, property improvements, contract services, budget requests and equipment procurement.

Leads and participates in the monitoring, inspection, operations and maintenance of County open spaces, agricultural areas, trails, trailheads, designated heritage areas and associated facilities / amenities to meet established quality and safety standards.

Oversees and performs a variety of duties in the monitoring, stewardship and restoration of native grasslands, rangelands, natural and riparian areas. Coordinates the Department’s noxious weed management activities and pesticide use program. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal standards / regulations.

Coordination and field oversight of agricultural area management and leasing activities in partnership with the Department’s management staff and external conservation partners.

Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system, geographic information systems and other technologies to support inventory, monitoring, operations, and maintenance and asset management activities.

Maintains records associated with each property, trailhead or trail. Provides recommendations for public safety, annual planning and capital improvements.

Supports and documents natural resource, conservation easement, agricultural, water rights and property boundary monitoring and management.

Coordinates and supports the cleaning, sweeping and removal of debris and snow within parks, trailheads, parking lots, streets, trails and sidewalks. Supports County level snow removal and emergency management operations when necessary.

Assists in the operations and logistics associated with special events occurring at the 17 Mile House Farm Park, the Fairgrounds Event Center or through Departmental partnerships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate or technical vocational degree in natural resource management, outdoor recreation, environmental sciences, agriculture or related field.

Four (4) years of open space, natural area, trail or agriculture experience. Coordination of maintenance and stewardship operations desired.

Advanced experience, training and certifications in functional areas associated in the operations and maintenance of open spaces, natural areas and trails highly desirable.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, environmental sciences, agriculture or related field.

Certifications or training in grasslands, native plant communities or agricultural area management from an industry trade organization.
Qualified Supervisors Pesticide license from the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

Supervisory/Lead experience

Full Time
$27.72 – $34.65 Hourly