Director of Tribal Lands
About The Position
The Director of Tribal Lands is responsible for tribal operations in Indian and Tahquitz Canyons. The role directs, coordinates, and performs Tribal Ranger activities and supervises daily operations at the Indian Canyons Tollgate, Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center, Maintenance, Trading Post, and Visitor Center. The Director plans and reviews canyon operations, maintenance, and programs; helps prepare budgets and administer program plans and policies; and ensures enforcement of rules and regulations established by the Tribal Council. The position oversees Tribal Rangers, maintenance crews, and tollgate operations; develops canyon and emergency operations plans in coordination with emergency services; and coordinates emergency functions. It protects visitor safety and natural and cultural resources, controls property access, provides on-site information, leads interpretive hikes, and assists public safety agencies as directed. The role also manages staff schedules, performance reviews, training, employee relations, and personnel recommendations; maintains agency and public relations; manages fee collection controls and recreation programs; responds to inquiries and complaints; recommends long-range operational and facility projects; and maintains records, reports, inventories, uniforms, and equipment. The position requires hiking all trails in Indian and Tahquitz Canyons in all weather conditions while carrying supplies, working outdoors for extended periods, and performing off-season maintenance such as fuels suppression, trail maintenance, and trash cleanup. The employee must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and work in outdoor temperatures ranging from 32°F to 125°F.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree in management, forestry, park administration, public administration, or a related field.
- Incident Command System training.
- Three years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity in park maintenance, law enforcement, fire service, and/or operations.
- Physical fitness to hike all trails in Tahquitz and Indian Canyons in all weather conditions while carrying a backpack with needed supplies.
- Ability to perform maintenance tasks during the summer off-season.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds to waist level and walk while carrying that weight.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in weather ranging from 32°F to 125°F.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and review canyon operations, maintenance, and programs.
- Prepare budget estimates and assist with program plans and division policies.
- Supervise enforcement of canyon rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Train subordinate personnel in their duties, public relations, ordinance enforcement, canyon rules, and fire prevention practices.
- Inspect facilities and open spaces and review operations, maintenance, recreation programs, employee work, and training needs.
- Schedule and conduct staff meetings.
- Direct Tribal Ranger operations, maintenance crews, and Indian Canyon tollgate activities.
- Develop and update operational and emergency plans for Indian and Tahquitz Canyons in coordination with emergency services.
- Coordinate emergency functions with the Emergency Services Manager.
- Ensure visitor safety and enjoyment and protect canyon natural and cultural resources.
- Maintain and control access to canyon properties.
- Serve as the on-site information officer and lead scheduled interpretive hikes.
- Report and document suspicious or unusual activity to the Director of Planning.
- Assist local police, fire departments, search and rescue units, and emergency medical agencies as directed.
- Maintain Tribal Ranger uniforms and equipment in serviceable condition.
- Supervise staff, including preparing schedules, conducting performance reviews, and coordinating training.
- Resolve field employee relations problems or recommend corrective action; participate in hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination decisions.
- Maintain effective relationships with other agencies and the public and promote interest and participation in the canyons.
- Maintain internal controls over fees collected and recommend fee changes as needed.
- Plan and implement outdoor recreation and interpretive programs.
- Respond to inquiries and complaints from officials and the public.
- Develop and recommend long-range operations.
- Recommend building or repair projects and coordinate implementation of new projects.
- Maintain records, prepare monthly and annual reports, and maintain supplies and equipment inventories.
- Comply with general Tribal employee policies and procedures and Tribal Ranger policies and procedures.
- Perform off-season maintenance work, potentially including fuels suppression, trail maintenance, and trash cleanup.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
