Clayton County Conservation Board Executive Director

Education, Licenses, Certifications, and Training Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Conservation Management or equivalent degree in natural resource field preferred
• Must maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License
• Must be insurable under the County’s insurance policy
• Hunter Education Instructor Certificate preferred
• Certified Peace Officer in the State of Iowa preferred

Experience and Preferred Qualification

• Five or more years of experience in a Conservation related field preferred
• Familiarity with Iowa Code, Chapter 350 emphasis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and data entry.
• Knowledge and experience in electrical, mechanical, carpentry, construction, plumbing, animal care, electronic devices including maintenance logs, security and phone systems located throughout the park system. Well-organized, memory for detail, and ability to work independently.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes weekend hours and evening assignments. Works cooperatively with departmental staff and the public.
• Ability to assist the general public in obtaining information about outdoor recreation including fishing, camping hunting, environmental education programs and other related information.
• Ability to self-start and find work projects.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job including, but not limited to:

• Frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; subzero temperatures are possible.
• Frequent exposure to vehicle traffic, moving machinery, noise, dust, and vibrations.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, gases, noxious odors, or airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and can be above 80 decibels. Hearing protection is required above 80 decibels.
• Walking uneven terrain to locations of traversable roadways, occasionally of distance more than a mile.

Position requires physical strength, coordination, and sufficient ability to do strenuous manual work, including but not limited to:

• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; strength and dexterity to work in a typical field setting, including the occasional operation of power or hand tools.
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing, or kneeling.
• Specific vision abilities, such as near vision, far vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust as necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle and other necessary equipment.
• Effective hearing and speech to communicate in person, via radio, telephone or other relevant means of communication.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift 75 pounds or more safely.

Refer to the “Work Capacity Evaluation” relevant to this position for a detailed description of physical demands.

This position shall have the ability to carry out these duties and responsibilities in conformity with established policies and procedures and shall utilize time in such a way as to fulfill the objectives of this position and the County.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Clayton County reserves the right to revise or change the job responsibilities as business needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.