[env-trinity] Western Shasta RCD District Mgr Job Announcement

[Tom Stokely]

6270 Parallel Road – Anderson, CA 96007-4833  –  Phone:  (530) 365-7332 – Fax:  (530) 365-7271

http://www.westernshastarcd.org

 

 

Western Shasta RCD

District Manager

Employment Opportunity

 

 

Mission of the RCD:  The mission of Western Shasta RCD is to work with willing landowners, government agencies and other organizations in the conservation and restoration of western Shasta County’s natural resources.

 

About the RCD: The Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (RCD) has been working with willing landowners, government agencies and other organizations since 1957. The RCD’s strategic areas of focus include:

Watershed restoration
Healthy forests and fire safety
Cost-sharing programs for ranchers, farmers, and other landowners to promote healthy ecosystems
Expanding natural resource education programs
Carbon sequestration programs to help mitigate climate change
Habitat mitigation programs
Expanding natural resource education programs
Expanding the RCD’s capacity and competence to plan and deliver a broad range of conservation programs.
 

In 1999 and again in 2010, the RCD was named “District of the Year” by the California Association of RCDs and in 2010 the RCD Board President received the “Director of the Year” award. In 2006, the RCD Technical Team received the “California Governor’s Award” for Ecosystem Restoration for the multi-million dollar Lower Clear Creek Floodway Rehabilitation Project.

 

The RCD does not receive any property tax revenue--it is funded totally by service and grant agreements with various agencies, local government units, and organizations. RCD staff are currently implementing 33 service agreements and 24 grant agreements that total $8,702,910. The budget for 2011-2012 is $2.3 million.

 

Wage Range:  $47,840 to $58,240 depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401K with 3% match, 10 holidays and two personal days each year.

 

Timeline:  The current District Manager will be retiring in summer 2012 and the board desires to have a replacement hired January 2, 2012 to assure a successful transition.

 

 

 

Interested candidates:  Please submit a resume, including at least three references, to: Kathy Callan, Director, Western Shasta RCD, 6270 Parallel Road, Anderson, CA 96007.  For an information packet, send an email request to: mary at westernshastarcd.org or call (530) 365-7332 ext. 202.

 

District Manager Position Description

 

The District Manager is the chief administrative officer of the District, reporting to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for managing and directing the District’s internal business operations consistent with the strategic plan, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures established by the Board.

 

Duties

 

1.             Actively seek out and supervise the preparation of grant proposals that continue and maintain the work of the RCD at the level of operations directed by the Board of Directors. Coordinate with the Projects Managers in determining the scope and budget for any grant proposal to assure it fits with the mission, goals, expertise and current staffing levels of the RCD.

 

2.             Administer and supervise all aspects of the District’s office operations. Office operations include supervising Fiscal Officer and Administrative Assistant, providing leadership and guidance for completion of assigned duties.

 

Administration includes:

·       Completion and submission of all grant reports

·       Maintenance of all business and personnel files

·       Overseeing all insurance-related issues

·       Updating of financial policies

·       Updating of personnel policies and personnel records

·       Developing an annual work plan and annual report

·       Coordinating the preparation for monthly Board meetings

·       Overseeing office space or capital equipment needs

·       Providing updates to the Board

·       Any other administrative activities pertaining to the operation of the District.

 

3.             Administer and supervise the District’s Projects Managers, and provide leadership and guidance for completion of assigned duties. Administration includes monitoring grant budgets vs. actual expenditures and operations to insure the scope and budget for any field operation grant is maintained on time and within budget. Administration also includes insuring that the record keeping for each grant would successfully pass an audit.

 

4.             Administer, supervise, and coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, timely revenue and expense reporting, financial forecasts, audits, or any other information required to keep the Board advised of the District’s financial condition. Supervise any outside services as required.

 

5.             Ensure that statutes and government rules and regulations pertaining to or affecting District operations are followed. Coordinate with legal counsel and auditors as required.

 

6.             Create, maintain or update the District’s strategic plan and annual work plan.

 

7.             Administer the RCD’s participation in watershed or community groups.

 

8.             Schedule regular staff training and supervise the District’s public education activities, including production of materials (newsletters, pamphlets, etc.). 

 

9.             Select, manage, and evaluate the administrative personnel required to accomplish the District’s objectives and responsibilities, providing leadership to the Projects Manager as necessary. Administration includes assuring probationary reviews and annual performance reviews are completed on all personnel.

 

10.          Support the Project Managers in the preparation of contracts with funding sources, bid documents, and contracts for contractor services and materials.

 

11.          Maintain and enhance the RCD Board of Directors’ working relationships with appropriate officials at the local, county, state, regional, and federal levels to further promote the needs and objectives of the District. 

 

12.          Promote the District and successful projects implemented by the District within the community and with the media. Coordinate with the Project Manager in the preparation of any press release promoting District projects and activities.

 

13.          Other duties as assigned by the Board.

 

Qualifications

 

1.             Undergraduate degree in Resource Management, Natural or Applied Science, Public or Business Administration, or equivalent education and experience.  Graduate education in any of the aforementioned disciplines is preferred

 

2.             Highly developed experience and knowledge in accessing funding sources, detailed grant writing, budget development, contract creation and interpretation, and grant management requirements

 

3.             Five years progressive experience in administration, planning, budgeting, grant and fiscal management, preferably in the natural resources conservation field 

 

4.             Highly developed and demonstrated supervisory management skills for directing individuals and group interaction

 

5.             Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures in the areas of local, state and federal grant funding

 

6.             Excellent verbal and written communication skills:  Ability to develop effective and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other written materials

 
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