Coast Region Director

State of Oregon•Seal Rock | OPRD | Coast Region - Region Office, CA

3d•$9,604 - $14,856•Onsite

About The Position

As a permanent, full-time Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Administrator 1, you will serve as the chief operating officer and regional administrator, responsible for all OPRD business and operations within the region. In this role, you provide critical leadership for the agency through strategic planning, establishing operational standards, and supervising staff to ensure the successful delivery of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s mission.

Requirements

Five years of management experience; OR Two years of management experience AND a bachelor’s degree.
A criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Skills in tracking and managing complex programs and projects throughout the region that include natural resources, forestry, cultural resources, facilities maintenance and interpretation.
Skills in interpreting and applying agency rules, policies and procedures to staff and partners.
Skill in providing leadership to a diverse team of managers and professionals across a broad spectrum of disciplines, often in a remote or hybrid work environment.
Skills in leading work groups with NGOs, other agencies and partners to complete complex agency projects.
Experience in developing community relationships with local stakeholders, NGOs, elected officials, other government entities and local government representatives.
Experience in managing Park systems at the city, county, state or federal level.
Experience working for Oregon State Parks and knowledge of OPRD policies and procedures.
Experience in leading a large team of professionals across a dispersed geographic area.
Experience in managing a natural resource or park budge in excess of $10 million annually.

Responsibilities

Serve as the chief operating officer and regional administrator, responsible for all OPRD business and operations within the region.
Provide critical leadership for the agency through strategic planning, establishing operational standards, and supervising staff to ensure the successful delivery of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s mission.
Track and manage complex programs and projects throughout the region that include natural resources, forestry, cultural resources, facilities maintenance and interpretation.
Interpret and apply agency rules, policies and procedures to staff and partners.
Provide leadership to a diverse team of managers and professionals across a broad spectrum of disciplines, often in a remote or hybrid work environment.
Lead work groups with NGOs, other agencies and partners to complete complex agency projects.
Develop community relationships with local stakeholders, NGOs, elected officials, other government entities and local government representatives.
Manage Park systems at the city, county, state or federal level.
Lead a large team of professionals across a dispersed geographic area.
Manage a natural resource or park budget in excess of $10 million annually.