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Natural Resource Manager

Salary

$75,333.96 - $90,400.44 Annually

Location

Johnson County Conservation Dept FW Kent Park Oxford, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00845

Department

Conservation

Opening Date

04/14/2025

Closing Date

5/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

Definition & Duties

Under general supervision of the Conservation Director, perform skilled work in the establishment, enhancement, and care of Iowa native plants and outdoor recreation facilities of the Johnson County Conservation Board.

Knowledge of & Ability to

+ Use of equipment and tools for construction and maintenance of prairies, woodlands, wetlands and outdoor recreation areas

+ Repair and maintenance of equipment, tools, buildings, and grounds

+ Use of pesticides

+ Prairie, woodland and wetland management

+ Iowa native flora and fauna

+ Basic principles of supervision

Ability to:

+ Operate specialized equipment and tools including tractors, mowers, chain saws, tree mover, seedling tree and shrub planter, brush/wood chipper, soil probe, dump truck, and tractor loader

+ Use safe methods and direct safe work operations

+ Identify native plants of Iowa

+ Understand and follow written and verbal directions

+ Select, train, motivate, and supervise staff

+ Communicate with the public regarding forestry, prairie and wetland management

+ Gather information from vegetation sites for deer management and compile data into reports

+ Use a computer for the purposes of data entry, spreadsheets, and word processing

+ Work in unfavorable weather conditions

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public

+ Adhere to agency policy and administrative directives

+ Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication

+ Perform manual labor (moderate to heavy) for extended periods of time

+ Lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 60 pounds

+ Sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

+ Handle moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position

+ Have sufficient vision which permits light to moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hardcopy forms

+ Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits light to moderate use of a keyboard

+ Have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work at various county facilities and other locations

Minimum Education, Training & Experience & Special Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in conservation management, biology, botany, or related natural sciences major and three (3) years of field experience to include preferably some supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.

Special requirements: Certification as Wetland Delineator, Iowa Department of Transportation CDL class A, and Iowa Department of Agriculture Pesticide Certification category 2 and 6, certification in wildland fire training S-130 and S-190 or ability to obtain them. Insurable under county liability coverage. Must pass background check.

Specific Duties

To be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

+ Make recommendations regarding the management of woodlands, prairies, and wetlands.

+ Identify trees for removal on timber stand improvements.

+ Assist in planning the establishment and maintenance of native plant communities.

+ Develop and maintain tree, shrub, and prairie plant nurseries, and assist in the purchase of native plant material and seeds.

+ Select, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline Natural Resource Management Specialist.

+ Perform the duties of a crew leader on assigned work projects.

+ Repair or remove damaged plant material.

+ Apply pesticides to control unwanted plants.

+ Perform landscape planting projects.

+ Identify and delineate wetland plant communities.

+ Compile, record and report information on native plant material for management.

+ Conduct native plant material program for the public.

+ Present reports to policy makers and management on native plant material and wildlife.

+ Plan, conduct, and coordinate prescribed burns.

+ Coordinate land management efforts such as native seed collection, plantings, and brush clearing by fellow employees and/or volunteers.

+ Identify native wildlife and assist in the restoration or enhancement of wildlife habitat.

+ Train employees in plant identification, pesticide application, and the operation of specified equipment.

+ Assist in minor and major construction and maintenance projects as assigned such as buildings, fences, roads, parking lots, park fixtures, soil erosion structures and tree plantations.

+ Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Resume and cover letter must be attached to online application.

For questions regarding this position please contact Ines Beltre at [email protected] or 319-688-8076

Employee Benefits

The following is a summary of benefits for full-time, non-bargaining County employees. Benefits, privileges and duties for employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement may vary depending on specific contract provisions.

Compensation

Employees serve a six-month probationary period and are eligible for meritorious performance compensation increases based upon performance evaluations. Across the board compensation increases are considered by the Board of Supervisors, and are made effective July 1 annually.

Vacation

+ During 1st through 4th years: 3 working weeks

+ During 4th through 9th years: 4 working weeks

+ During 9th through 19th years: 5 working weeks

+ During 19th or later years: 6 working weeks

Holidays

12 paid holidays per year plus 2 personal holidays:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King's Birthday

+ President's Day

+ Memorial Day

+ Independence Day

+ Juneteenth

+ Labor Day

+ Veteran's Day

+ Thanksgiving Day and day after

+ Christmas

+ Floating Christmas holiday

Sick Leave

Accrues at the rate of 18 days per year on a per-pay period basis to a maximum accrual of 120 days. After accumulation of 90 sick days, employees may convert sick leave to vacation on a 4:1 basis.

Parental Leave

A paid two-week (80 hour) paid parental leave is provided to full-time benefit eligible parents to allow for child bonding time. This includes child's birth, adoption, placement in the home or court appointed guardianship.

Wellness Program

Voluntary wellness activities, screenings, educational opportunities and incentives are offered throughout the year for employees and their families.

Employee Assistance Program

Employees and their families may contact Synchrony for free EAP counseling and referral services.

Health Care Coverage

Eligible employees may elect health care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment.

+ Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is the third party administrator for this self-funded plan

+ PPO with 90/10 in-network and 80/20 out-of-network co-insurance; $275 deductible single or $550 deductible family; $1000 out-of-pocket maximum single or $2000 out -of-pocket maximum family

+ Single coverage is $32/month for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is $112.00/month.

Dental Care Coverage

Eligible employees may elect dental care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment. Single coverage is paid by the County for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is a cost between the County and employee.

Vision Care Coverage

Eligible employees may elect vision care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment. Single coverage is paid by the County for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is a cost between the County and employee.

Flexible Spending

Eligible employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket health, dental and vision expenses that are not reimbursable through another source. Employees may also set aside pre-tax dollars for dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance

Eligible full-time employees are covered after 60 days of employment. Coverage is 1 times annualized compensation rounded up to the nearest thousand in group term life insurance and AD&D. Max covered salary $100,000.

*Supplemental Life Insurance

The County offers to all benefit-eligible employees additional life insurance coverage that may be purchased for employees, spouses and children at guarantee basis.

Long-Term Disability

Eligible full-time employees are covered after 60 days of employment. County provides up to 2 years of long term disability coverage at 66 2/3% of the employees wages as a result of injury, sickness or pregnancy; employees may opt to purchase additional coverage.

IPERS

Iowa Public Employee Retirement System is a mandatory defined benefit retirement plan designed to supplement both Social Security and private savings. Non law-enforcement employees contribute 6.29% and the County contributes 9.44%.

Deferred Compensation (457)

A deferred compensation plan is offered that provides tax advantages and an additional means in which to save for retirement with an easy payroll deduction. Employees may select from several companies offering deferred compensation. The County will match up to $40/biweekly, and employees are vested on day 1.

Discounted Bus Pass

Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit for commuting to/from their jobs as Johnson County employees. Bus pass availability is subject to available funds and continuation of the program.

Johnson County is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

Women, minorities and elderly are encouraged to apply.

Employer

Johnson County

Address

913 S Dubuque St Suite 103 Iowa City, Iowa, 52240

Phone

319-356-6003

Website

https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/

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