Natural Resources Coordinator

Description

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Under limited supervision, the Natural Resources Coordinator performs a wide variety of environmental functions protecting the natural resources and public safety in Hays County, including but not limited to, environmental conservation and water quality. The work involves treating a variety of problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria. This position affects the operations of the Parks Department and the wellbeing of the general public.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Parks Manager in developing procedures that result in effective operations as it relates to natural resource conservation and protection.

• Coordinates field inspections and interacts with citizens, property and business owners, and contractors to resolve questions and/or problems.

• Develops, coordinates, and implements countywide environmental policies, procedures, and programs; monitors existing County programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Coordinates environmental programs and policies with Commissioners Court, Countywide Operations Director, Parks Manager, and legal staff to develop and implement strategies to obtain County objectives.

• Coordinates with contractors, engineers, property owners, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and assist in ensuring compliance of development projects with environmental regulations; coordinates County activities and projects with local and regional watershed and environmental groups.

• Coordinates and communicates with landowners, business owners, and neighboring jurisdiction.

• Performs site investigations and evaluates best management practices for erosion and sedimentation control and tree preservation and for compliance with landscape and tree ordinances.

• Identifies locations of environmentally sensitive resources.

• Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, community and special interest groups, and developers on environmental requirements and regulations.

• Issues directives for non-compliance with environmental, trespassing, encroachment and drainage regulations.

• Communicates with state and county agencies in reference to regulatory matters.

• Assists in the coordination with the Hays County Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Division for the disposal of materials due to natural disasters.

• Confers with the Emergency Services Division in relation to flooding along the Blanco River.

• Sets priorities and deadlines according to administrative regulatory guidelines established by the governing agencies in relation to safety and health.

• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with landowners and surrounding communities.

• Ensures the enforcement of environmental standards; develops and implements policies, procedures, and forms to facilitate the implementation of those standards.

• Ensures compliance with the Hays County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan, to include, but not limited to annual reporting, site inspections, citizen communication, permitting, mitigation, and property acquisition.

• Works directly with the Countywide Operations Budget and Operations Manager in the preparation of the annual budget as it relates to natural resource projects.

• Researches and works directly with County Grant Coordinators to secure grant funding for Natural Resource related projects.

• Attends and/or conducts public meeting or hearings that require a high level of representation to address issues or to present sensitive material.

• Represents Hays County and the Commissioners Court when interacting with Federal, State, and Municipal officials.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of experience or training may be substituted on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Life, or Natural Science or Parks Administration or related degree.

• Two years conducting environmental inspections and/or studies preferred.

• Any combination of education and/or experience deemed acceptable by the Director of Countywide Operations may be substituted for and satisfy the requirements above.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Agency Hays County

Address 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1063

San Marcos, Texas, 78666

Phone 512-393-2223

Website http://www.hayscountytx.com