Hiring: Deputy Director of Conservation Company: Story County Location: Ames, IA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:13:11 About the job Required Skills: •Assists the Conservation Director in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating (direct or through subordinate managers) the services, programs and staff of the conservation program that includes park management, outdoor recreation, law enforcement, natural resource management, environmental education, administration and budgeting. •Supervises and evaluates the work of assigned staff; recommends personnel actions related to selection, performance review, scheduling, and disciplining; administers personnel and related policies and procedures. •Participates as a member of the Conservation management team, including participating in strategic/operational planning, budget development and management, problem identification and resolution, and recommending and implementing strategies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of services and programming. •Provides departmental leadership over projects, including development projects, long-range planning and management plans; prepares agendas and other materials for meetings; coordinates information and prepares reports; assists in developing and managing operational and capital budgets. •Contributes to strategies for promoting effective teamwork and high morale across the department, ensuring a supportive and highly communicative work environment. •Develops the operations plan for the county park systems based on established strategic and operational goals; monitors progress and makes adjustments as needed. •Oversees organizational planning, coordination, and scheduling in all areas of Conservation department activities. •Prepares grant proposals to secure addition funding for projects; monitors grant-funded projects; prepares paperwork for grant reimbursement. Qualifications: •Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!