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| CLASS TITLE | Tahoe Conservancy Program Manager |
| POSITION NUMBER | 357-001-2090-xxx (RPA 065 Erosion Control) |
| TENURE/TIME BASE | Permanent / Full Time |
| CBID | M01 |
| OFFICE OF: | California Tahoe Conservancy |
| LOCATION (City or County) | South Lake Tahoe |
| MONTHLY SALARY | $5878 - $6482 |
| FINAL FILING DATE | 05/16/08 |
| SEND APPLICATION TO: | California Tahoe Conservancy
1061 Third Street
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 |
| CONTACT NAME/PHONE | Attn: Roberta Atkinson, Human Resources
(530) 543-6014 |
HERE IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEAUTIFUL RESORT COMMUNITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE! ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL TOWN COMMUTE, FREE PARKING, FRESH MOUNTAIN AIR AND WORKING FOR A SMALL, FRIENDLY AGENCY WHERE YOUR CREATIVE THINKING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT – AND ITS GREAT AT THE LAKE!
DUTIES
DUTIES
The TCPM position is assigned to manage one or more programs and supervise staff from among the following program areas: Erosion Control, Forest Habitat Enhancement, Stream Environment Zone and Watershed Restoration, Wildlife Enhancement. In addition, the position will be involved in internal and external policy, coordination and liaison activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Essential and Non-essential functions are performed under the general direction of an Environmental Program Manager I or a Public Land Manager II pursuant to agency guidelines, outside proposals, requests from grantees, the public or other agencies.
In order to carry out the Conservancy’s enabling legislation, consistent with applicable laws and regulations of the State of California and other agencies, and consistent with the Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) for the Lake Tahoe Basin, and by the development and use of program guidelines, various studies and reports, and by consulting with implementers and other management staff, the TCPM performs the following tasks:
- Administers one or more Conservancy programs in the areas of Erosion Control, Forest Habitat Enhancement, Stream Environment Zone and Watershed Restoration or Wildlife Enhancement, including:
- Initial development of programs or major program elements by:
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- assessing needs and opportunities;
- developing program guidelines, criteria, and procedures; and
- identifying and securing necessary fiscal, staffing and other supporting resources;
- Directs staff in the ongoing operation of established Conservancy programs, such as by the conduct of staff meetings, fiscal programming, review and approval of staff recommendations, proposals and project- and program-related work products; and
- Supervises assigned staff by scheduling and monitoring tasks and assignments, assessing training needs, training and coaching staff, providing employee evaluations, addressing employee discipline, grievance and other labor relations or sensitive issues.
- Functions as an in-house technical expert and consultant, including:
- Uses particular individual areas of knowledge, background and experience to provide a high level of expertise in the development and analysis of programs and projects;
- Assists lower level staff with particularly difficult or complex problems; and personally handles the most difficult, complex or sensitive assignments, e.g., projects or assignments involving:
- larger size or scope, such as in terms of project area, cost or disciplines involved;
- higher visibility, such as through a high level of public interest or involvement;
- and higher sensitivity, such as by the presence of difficult regulatory issues or a need to coordinate a number of partners.
- Provides senior level decision making, advance planning, internal and external coordination and liaison, and other coordinating services, including:
- Coordinates program activities, internally and externally, (generally at the program manager, department director, executive or governing board level) with grantees and contractors, other governmental agencies, citizen groups, and other interested or affected entities;
- Represents the Conservancy by participating on task forces and appearing before other governmental, legislative, public and private entities;
- Makes presentations to the Conservancy board; and
- Handles press/media inquiries and other sensitive contacts in person or in writing.
NON ESSENTIAL
- Performs research and analysis for special projects.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of economics, resources, and land use planning;
architectural design; property management; principles, methods, and techniques involved in land
acquisition and real estate transactions; environmental assessment; soil science; hydrology; geology;
recreational planning; wildlife management; the policies and procedures of the Tahoe Basin resource management, acquisition, and regulatory agencies; the policies and programs of the Tahoe Conservancy; specific land acquisition and management techniques, such as: principles, methods, and techniques used in negotiation for acquisition or disposition of real property; methods of contractor selection, and securing of public and private funds; on-site land management issues; design of public recreational facilities; wildlife habitat restoration and preservation; development of land management agreements with public and private agencies; requirements for the development of grant programs for private and non-profit entities; public relations; State and Federal grant programs; relationships between local, regional, State, Federal, and private agencies and organizations; the policies, procedures, and practices of land acquisition in the California state service; the Legislative process; techniques of office administration and personnel management; supervision of program and project development; department’s affirmative action program objectives; a manager’s role in the affirmative action program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
Ability to: Review appraisals and title reports; successfully negotiate transactions for acquisition, leasing, transfer, exchange, and sale of real property; read and interpret maps, plats, and data relating to property location; collect and summarize technical data for use; analyze situations and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relations with those contacted in the course work; develop, review, and guide plans and projects for good results; communicate effectively; present controversial matters effectively before private and public entities; work with Federal, State, and local land use, acquisition, and resource management agencies; balance needs for, and conflicts between the interests of land use, acquisition, and resource management agencies; implement projects and programs; negotiate with government officials, landowners, and private organizations; establish criteria, regulations, and guidelines for governmental decision-making; design programs; oversee implementation of projects; represent the Conservancy before other governmental, public and private agencies; organize, supervise, and motivate staff; and effectively contribute to the department’s affirmative action objectives.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of experiences in each of the experience types indicated as qualifying. Preference will be given to candidates who have had experience in the broadest range of assignments.
SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to act independently, be open-minded and flexible to other ideas and solutions, and be tactful.
- Willingness to accept increasing responsibility
- Mature judgment; loyalty; poise; and discretion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Ability to lead and work well with a team or independently
- Ability to coordinate work efforts with those of other units or outside entities
- Ability to meet required timelines and deadlines
- Ability to focus attention on details
- Ability to follow work rules
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to listen and to understand and empathize with the needs of others
- Ability to resolve conflicts
- Efficiency, conscientiousness and professionalism
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and/or experience above the minimum qualifications in one or more of the following disciplines is desirable: public administration, business administration, environmental science, environmental planning, city or regional planning, natural resource management, architecture, economics, geography, earth science, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ABILITIES
- Requires ability to effectively handle stress and meet deadlines
- Effective communication with various clients
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