DISTRICT MANAGER
(SOIL & WATER) 9431
Under general direction from a Board of Directors, an
employee in this class directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of the Suffolk
County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and is responsible for
coordinating all budgetary, financial, contractual, and personnel
administration matters. The incumbent is responsible for program development
and program implementation and works closely with federal, state and local
agencies in planning and implementing soil and water conservation measures on
individual holdings and water sheds. The incumbent exercises considerable
independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Work is reviewed through conferences and the
review of written and oral reports. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Oversees
and coordinates the operations of the Suffolk County Soil and Water
Conservation District;
Supervises
professional staff, providing general direction and guidance with respect to
impacts on natural resources and mitigation; formulates and directs training of
all personnel;
Works
directly with municipal officials to plan for, and implement soil and water
conservation programs;
Serves
on partner agencies boards and committees as SWCD representative in addition to
various Suffolk County committees;
Collaborates
internally with various County departments on resource initiatives; administers
grants and funds received from the State and Federal governments;
Consults
with and instructs builders on the best management practices to limit water
quality degradation and implements best management practices on public and
private holdings;
Reviews
department programs and reports and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors with regard to
appropriate action to be taken to implement proper soil and water conservation
within the district;
Reviews
and executes contracts on behalf of the Board of Directors;
Develops
programs to promote agricultural stewardship; interacts with key groups and
stakeholders to determine needs and develops strategies to address said needs;
Coordinates
monthly Board of Directors meetings and ensures annual performance measures are
met in order to receive funding;
Maintains
responsibility for staffing, budget and compliance with rules and regulations.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the theory, practices and
methodology of federal, state and local conservation control programs and
resources; thorough knowledge of recent developments, current literature and
sources of information pertinent to the field of soil and water conservation;
good knowledge of the principles of drafting and design; ability to
systematically analyze and evaluate facts and statistical data and to arrive at
sound conclusions for the solution of conservation control problems; ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships among conservation
agencies on both the local and state levels, local County officials and the
general public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely and to prepare
comprehensive written and oral reports; ability to supervise personnel in a
manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain
accurate records and to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a)Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Master’s Degree in one of the natural sciences, environmental
studies, or a related field, and three (3 years of experience in the field of
soil and water conservation; or,
(a)
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or
registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the natural
sciences, environmental studies, or a related field, and five (5) years of
experience in the field of soil and water conservation; or,
(c)
An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits
of (a) and (b).
At the time of appointment and throughout employment in
this title, employees are required to possess a valid license to operate a
motor vehicle in New York State.
R 10/10/24
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive