Job Description

This job is posted for Kaw Nation. The direct contact is Daniel Pappan at  hrclerk@kawnation.gov

KAW NATION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                              Land Management Director   

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:       Chief of Staff

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: Chair

STATUS:                                           Regular, Full-time

LOCATION:             Outside in various weather conditions
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to elements, walking long distances, and carrying equipment are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in land resource management, biology, forestry, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of biological, ecological, and environmental principles preferred. Knowledge of land management principles and techniques. Ability to plan, motivate, direct, and evaluate the work of land management employees. Ability to read, interpret, analyze, and use topographic maps, land surveys, legal property descriptions, and aerial photographs. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to operate a variety of power tools and equipment, including chainsaws, all-terrain vehicles, weed eaters, brush mowers, and pesticide sprayers. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, including detailed reports. Skill in basic carpentry. Skill in vehicle and small motor maintenance.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Develops, plans, and conducts on-site land management activities, including controlled burns, boundary demarcation, trail development and maintenance, according to the provisions of approved management plans.

 

1. Maintain all equipment and supplies for land management, seek, implement, and monitor contracts for land management activities.

 

1. Recruits, trains, and evaluates the work of land management employees. Is the team leader and develops and implements management plan activities, providing training as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

1. Complete any other duties assigned by the immediate or controlling supervisor.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Long distance,

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