DIRECTOR
OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
4261
An
employee in this class is responsible for developing a plan for the management
of lands and the preservation of species within the County parkland. The
incumbent analyzes conditions of areas under review and makes recommendations
for the utilization of the land. The employee exercises a considerable amount
of independent judgement and initiative. Work is reviewed by an administrative
supervisor through conferences and written reports. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Maintains
a physical and biological inventory of all open space land within Suffolk
County dedicated as parkland, nature preserve, or County bird sanctuary;
Develops recommendations
for the use of acquired lands based upon inventories performed;
Makes recommendations to
the Commissioner on areas for inclusion in the County nature preserve or bird
sanctuary;
Oversees the development
and implementation of research programs relating to nature preserves, bird
sanctuaries and County parklands;
Provides technical
assistance to the Suffolk County Council on Environmental Quality regarding nature
preserve and bird sanctuary matters;
Prepares interpretive
programs and displays promoting the natural resources present and processes
occurring in nature preserve areas, bird sanctuaries and County parks;
Develops policy
recommendations relating to environmental and conservation issues;
Plans and develops scenic
and informative nature trails and associated trail guide;
Supervises Park Rangers
assigned to protect nature preserves and bird sanctuary areas.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of natural resource
management; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of
compiling, organizing and utilizing scientific data; good knowledge of modern
developments, current literature and other sources of information in the field
of natural resource management; ability to express oneself clearly and
concisely both orally and in writing; ability to plan and direct the activities
of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high
morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a) Graduation
from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a
Master's Degree in Environmental Conservation or one of the Natural Sciences
and two (2) years of experience in natural resource protection activities; or,
(b) Graduation from a New
York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree in Environmental Conservation or one of the Natural Sciences and four
(4) years of experience in natural resource protection activities; or,
(c) An equivalent
combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and
(b).
3/26/87
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/22/03