Land Preservation Director

Beaufort County South Carolina • Beaufort, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to manage and maintain the County's developed and undeveloped passive park properties, provide environmental education opportunities to residents and visitors of Beaufort County, and directs the Land Preservation Department.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in science or liberal arts such as chemistry, geology, biology, mathematics, physics or the humanities; or a Master’s Degree in Science or Liberal Arts.
• Over four years and up to and including eight years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Effectively balances long-term planning with operational oversight.
• Builds and sustains key stakeholder relationships through open and transparent communication.
• Engages with community members, government agencies, chambers of commerce and other partner agencies to build trust and support for the department’s operations and initiatives.
• Manages the budget and operations of the Land Preservation department.
• Coordinates with other County departments, contractors and vendors.
• Reviews and approves permit application requests.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager