Job Announcement

 

Executive Director
Des Moines County Conservation
Burlington, IA

  

Position Description

The person in this position is a full time employee of the Des Moines County Conservation Board who performs a wide variety of professional, administrative, and field duties related to the management of parks, conservation, recreation, and wildlife areas and natural resource programs at the discretion of the Board according to Iowa Code 350, Section 4.6.

 

 

Qualifications & Requirements

¨    The person in this position should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in natural resources, outdoor recreation, public administration, or a related natural science field.

¨    Two years of hands-on experience in natural resource management and/or program administration; or a combination of education and experience (5-years minimum) that shows a good general understanding of systems, methods, or closely related subjects applicable to natural resource and administrative practices required in Board operations.  Computer literate

¨    Ability to prepare, discuss, justify, and work within a budget.

¨    Experience in public speaking is required.

¨    A valid Iowa driver’s license is required and insurable under Des Moines County’s insurance program.
 

Salary and Benefits 

¨    Negotiable, depending upon experience and qualifications, Starting salary range:  $45,000 - $50,000 per year.

¨    Full, standard county benefits package.

¨    Clothing allowance, access to an official vehicle, vacation leave, sick leave and paid holidays.

¨    FLSA status:  Exempt 

Application Deadline: Friday, February 29, 2008

 

Send letter of application, resume, and credentials to:
 

Mr. David T. Riley
Des Moines County Conservation Board

13700 Washington Road

West Burlington IA  52655

 

Or email to:

dmcconbd@co.des-moines.ia.us

 

For more information and a complete job description, call (319) 753-8260