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District Manager

Employer
Carlton County Soil & Water Conservation
Location
Sandstone, Minnesota
Salary
Negotiable

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FOR THE PINE SOIL & CONSERVATION DISTRICT

 

POSITION STATUS: Full-time

POSITION LOCATION: Sandstone, MN

POSITION SALARY

Commensurate with experience, benefits package includes: Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Health Insurance Stipend, Pension Contribution

CLOSING DATE

Candidates will be considered for interviews until an adequate interview pool has been selected

POSITION PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the oversight and implementation of all District programs and policies following direction from the Pine Soil and Water Board of Supervisors. This position oversees the day to day operations and administrative functions of the Pine Soil and Water Conservation District. Policy and program direction is received from the Pine Soil and Water Board of Supervisors.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor’s degree with a major study in resource conservation, agronomy, or physical/earth science is required. A combination of education and experience in soil and water resource management may be substituted for minimum educational requirements.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in natural resource management or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in grant administration and project management with an understanding of sound fiscal management principals.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; capable of working effectively with individuals in the public, private, and government sectors; supervisory experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

  • The duties below are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive, exhaustive or all-inclusive, and additional duties and functions can be found in the position description. Other duties may be assigned or required.
  • Supervise and direct the work of SWCD staff; determine training needs and recommend personnel action to the SWCD supervisors; Represents the Pine SWCD Board in their absence at meetings and other functions.
  • Oversee financial transactions to ensure compliance with MN statutes governing expenditure of public funds.
  • Responsible for the administration of all district programs and related reporting requirements.
  • Monitor financial activity of the SWCD, prepare and present financial reports at monthly board meetings, work with SWCD Board to prepare annual budgets, present budget requests to partner agencies.
  • Apply for and prepare appropriate grants or contribution agreements as directed by the SWCD supervisors when they become available to provide technical and financial assistance to area landowners and producers.
  • Work is performed both independently and in a strong collaborative environment. Job duties take place indoors, outdoors, and in streams and rivers at various sites throughout Pine County.

This position may require travel within Minnesota and work commitments during evening, overnight, and weekend hours.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter and complete application for employment to:

Pine SWCD
Attn: Skip Thomson
1610 Highway 23 North, Sandstone, MN 55072
Or click on "Apply" to email cover letter, resume and completed application Pine SWCD Board Chair)
Application form can be found on the district website at www.pineswcd.com

Finalists for the interview process will be determined after initial screening and assessment of qualifications provided in the materials submitted. Applicants selected for the interview process will be contacted directly.

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