State of Tennessee
PARKS & CONSERVATION MANAGER - 01062026-73906
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
PARKS & CONSERVATION MANAGER - 01062026-73906
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Job Information Opening Date/Time: 01/06/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 - $9,005.00
Salary (Annually): $67,674.00 - $108,060.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Nashville, TN
Department: Environment and Conservation
Position(s) to be filled: Department of Environment and Conservation, Natural Area Division, Davidson County
Working Title: Prescribed Fire Operations Manager
Location: Nashville (some remote work)
Responsibilities: statewide responsibilities, regular fieldwork and occasional overnight travel
Background check may be required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and equivalent to five years in natural and cultural resource operations, GIS, capital/maintenance projects, and park interpretation/recreation or other related field.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Experience in one or a combination of the following may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year for year basis to a maximum of four years: natural and cultural resource operations, GIS, capital/maintenance projects, and park interpretation/recreation or other related field.
NSQs: A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Employees must obtain and maintain their Certified Interpretive Guide (GIG) certificate within 1 year of employment.
Overview An employee in this class manages a team that oversees special projects and activities that contribute to a statewide Parks and Conservation program, including recreation, education, interpretation, volunteer, non-profit and/or resource management projects. This is the management job classification in the series and differs from that of Park Project Manager in that the latter coordinates training, cultivates best practices for the field, leads special projects, and may supervise assigned staff. This classification differs from that of a Parks & Conservation Director in that the incumbent of the latter manages supervisors of multiple teams.
Responsibilities
Provides Consultation – Develops plans and advises the team on strategies to implement protect and promote natural and cultural resources through research of like agencies and development with stakeholders. Develops presentations to management regarding practical applications and potential benefits of Parks & Conservation programs and projects such as interpretive program delivery, land and real estate, and natural resources.
Supervision – Supervises and coordinates the projects of staff as assigned. Clearly communicates expectations to employees and colleagues and follows up with assigning goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable, and time specific (S.M.A.R.T.) and reports performance through the individual performance plan system for all full-time employees.
Resource Management – Utilizes best practices to identify, protect, and promote natural and cultural resources. Leads and conducts activities, including boundary marking and investigations, trail management, scientific studies, fire management, habitat improvement, invasive species removal, permitted hunts, volunteer activities, and more.
Communication with External Stakeholders – Negotiates and develops contracts and agreements with individuals and organizations. Collaborates with state, local, and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and contractors.
Cultivates Innovation – Develops new best practices to protect and promote natural and cultural resources through research of like agencies and development with stakeholders. May manage staff who coordinate recreation, education, interpretive, and/or resource management projects.
Training and Developing Others – Mentors and develops new staff members. Develops and implements training plans relevant to assigned program areas, in remote and in person formats. Develops standard operating procedures relative to assigned program area(s).
Data Management – Actively interprets and presents data for assigned projects to implement process improvements and create agency strategy.
Competencies (KSA's)
Balances Stakeholders
Cultivates Innovation
Directs Work
Situational Adaptability
Persuades
Knowledges
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Information Technology
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Critical Thinking
Management of Material Resources
Monitoring
Instructing
Management of Financial Resources
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Tools & Equipment
Computer/Phone
Copier/Scanner
Vehicles
Resource management and recreation equipment
TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have a record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Government Administration
Download full job posting: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00069329_parks_con_mgr_dna_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf
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Job Information Opening Date/Time: 01/06/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 - $9,005.00
Salary (Annually): $67,674.00 - $108,060.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Nashville, TN
Department: Environment and Conservation
Position(s) to be filled: Department of Environment and Conservation, Natural Area Division, Davidson County
Working Title: Prescribed Fire Operations Manager
Location: Nashville (some remote work)
Responsibilities: statewide responsibilities, regular fieldwork and occasional overnight travel
Background check may be required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and equivalent to five years in natural and cultural resource operations, GIS, capital/maintenance projects, and park interpretation/recreation or other related field.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Experience in one or a combination of the following may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year for year basis to a maximum of four years: natural and cultural resource operations, GIS, capital/maintenance projects, and park interpretation/recreation or other related field.
NSQs: A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Employees must obtain and maintain their Certified Interpretive Guide (GIG) certificate within 1 year of employment.
Overview An employee in this class manages a team that oversees special projects and activities that contribute to a statewide Parks and Conservation program, including recreation, education, interpretation, volunteer, non-profit and/or resource management projects. This is the management job classification in the series and differs from that of Park Project Manager in that the latter coordinates training, cultivates best practices for the field, leads special projects, and may supervise assigned staff. This classification differs from that of a Parks & Conservation Director in that the incumbent of the latter manages supervisors of multiple teams.
Responsibilities
Provides Consultation – Develops plans and advises the team on strategies to implement protect and promote natural and cultural resources through research of like agencies and development with stakeholders. Develops presentations to management regarding practical applications and potential benefits of Parks & Conservation programs and projects such as interpretive program delivery, land and real estate, and natural resources.
Supervision – Supervises and coordinates the projects of staff as assigned. Clearly communicates expectations to employees and colleagues and follows up with assigning goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable, and time specific (S.M.A.R.T.) and reports performance through the individual performance plan system for all full-time employees.
Resource Management – Utilizes best practices to identify, protect, and promote natural and cultural resources. Leads and conducts activities, including boundary marking and investigations, trail management, scientific studies, fire management, habitat improvement, invasive species removal, permitted hunts, volunteer activities, and more.
Communication with External Stakeholders – Negotiates and develops contracts and agreements with individuals and organizations. Collaborates with state, local, and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and contractors.
Cultivates Innovation – Develops new best practices to protect and promote natural and cultural resources through research of like agencies and development with stakeholders. May manage staff who coordinate recreation, education, interpretive, and/or resource management projects.
Training and Developing Others – Mentors and develops new staff members. Develops and implements training plans relevant to assigned program areas, in remote and in person formats. Develops standard operating procedures relative to assigned program area(s).
Data Management – Actively interprets and presents data for assigned projects to implement process improvements and create agency strategy.
Competencies (KSA's)
Balances Stakeholders
Cultivates Innovation
Directs Work
Situational Adaptability
Persuades
Knowledges
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Information Technology
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Critical Thinking
Management of Material Resources
Monitoring
Instructing
Management of Financial Resources
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Tools & Equipment
Computer/Phone
Copier/Scanner
Vehicles
Resource management and recreation equipment
TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have a record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Government Administration
Download full job posting: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00069329_parks_con_mgr_dna_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf
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