Public Lands Manager

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Community Development Director, the Public Lands Manager provides strategic leadership, management, and policy direction for Clear Creek County’s Public Lands Department, guiding the County’s long-term vision for conservation, recreation, and stewardship of the County’s public lands.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive plans, policies, projects, and programs that align with the County’s strategic goals, balancing natural and cultural resource protection, public access, and community benefit.
Ensure alignment between trail systems, trailhead and facility infrastructure, natural and cultural resource management, and recreational programs to deliver a cohesive, high-quality public lands system.
Direct administrative and supervisory work to conserve, maintain, and enhance the resources and assets of Clear Creek County Open Space and other public lands.
Direct and oversee implementation of department plans, projects, budgets, and operations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
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BS/BA in Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Environmental Science, Parks and Recreation, Forestry, Public Administration, Planning, or a related profession, and experience within the sphere of responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience equal to both required education and experience.

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Minimum of five (5) years of related experience, with at least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably with some local government experience.

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Some combination of:

Demonstrated Natural Resource Management and/or Trails/Recreation Management experience.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and public engagement experience.
Grant writing and administration experience.
Project management experience: Development of RFPs, consultant selections, managing contractors, maintaining project scopes and timelines, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Demonstrated knowledge of how to prepare a budget and the skill to create a Division budget.
Experience working with or serving on Boards or Commissions.
Experience working with federal/state land-management agencies.

Salary Range: $89,800 – $111,300

Tagged as: Conservation