Introduction This position serves as one of the principal land management staff of the City of Scottsdale's Natural Resources team within the Community Services Division which includes the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Pinnacle Peak Park. This position acts as a liaison between City staff, professional and civic interest groups and the general public on day-to-day matters related to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and/or Pinnacle Peak Park. This recruitment is for the selection of the Natural Resources Supervisor position that will be based out of Pinnacle Peak Park or one of the trailheads in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This position will coordinate with partnership groups such as the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and/or the Friends of Pinnacle Peak Park.
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate two years of experience supervising staff and/or volunteers. The ideal candidate will be a good communicator, organized, self-motivated, and interested in the outdoors.
Minimum Qualifications - A Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Parks and Recreation Management, or other relevant field from an accredited educational institution.
- Two years of experience providing oversight and resource management of preserve and/or park lands, conservation areas, open-space parks, natural resources, and/or other similar work.
- Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
- Preferred: Experience assessing and maintaining non-paved multiuse trails.
- An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.
Essential Functions Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
- Oversees and manages the preserve and park lands to foster the sustainability of the natural environment and enhance visitor knowledge, experience, and safety.
- Plans and promotes special events and activities within area of responsibility.
- Prepares and submits budgets for individual areas of responsibility and program areas.
- Monitors and expends budget effectively.
- Personifies leadership and promotes shared responsibility, diversity, teamwork and continuous improvement by working with various community groups, organizations and volunteers.
- Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with outside organizations and groups and schools.
Work Environment/Physical Demands - Required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Exposure to weather conditions; traffic hazards and noises.
- Occasionally transports and sets up recreational equipment.
- Operates standard office equipment and a motor vehicle.
- Works evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Travel to/from various City locations.
Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one time employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
