Natural Resource Project Manager

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana’s citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. DNR Fish & Wildlife enriches the quality of life for present and future generations by balancing the biological, ecological, recreational, and economic benefits of Indiana’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

Role Overview:

This position is responsible for the Division of Fish, Wildlife & Nature Preserve’s land acquisition projects. This includes projects involving large acreage and of being of crucial importance for conservation in Indiana. This position will also assist in access leases that provide many citizens access to recreational opportunities in the state. This position also assists property managers with help regarding boundary issues, researching chain of titles and legal descriptions.
The incumbent will possess an ability to process complex situations and derive solutions. The incumbent will possess negotiation skills and the ability to talk with a diverse group of people, from private citizens, to local, state and federal agency staff, and with conservation partners.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Extensive knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret relevant federal and state laws and administrative rules and is expected to wisely apply appropriate and related procedures and policies to lead projects through sound engineering, financial, and environmental means.
Must work independently and meet with and disseminate overall project and technical information to federal, state and local agencies as well as coordinate with other Department personnel, co-workers, Executive Management, and have the ability to communicate with a diverse group of professionals.
Projects are varied and unique, including among them aquatic centers, ADA compliance, campgrounds, dam and levee evaluation and improvements, exhibit installations, inn additions/ renovations, interpretive centers, master planning, mitigation, parking facilities, roads and trails, and shooting ranges. Most projects require complex solutions and coordination and require resolution of disputes or opposing viewpoints among stakeholders (public, State, Federal, and local government) to form consensus.
Critical thinking and technical knowledge, ability to interpret construction plans, effectively apply methodology and standards, ability to communicate with diverse professionals.
Broad knowledge of Department standards and policies, ability to plan, develop, critique, and prioritize projects/programs.
Knowledge of bidding and construction process and ability to review shop drawings and contractor submittals for consistency with design and technical requirements.
Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory programs and procedures.
Ability to provide designs that meet safety and code requirements in coordination with usage requirements of the institution and public within an acceptable budget.
Knowledge of the requirements of the NEPA review process.
Ability to communicate effectively and timely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers within and outside the Division; Federal, State, and local agencies; consultants; contractors, as well as the general public.

A degree is not required. However, at least 5 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, natural resource management, planning, public affairs, or similar setting/field may be considered.

Tagged as: Conservation