Associate Program Manager

Background:

The Nevada Tahoe Conservation District is a special district of
the State of Nevada focused on conservation of natural
resources. The District's mission statement is, "To promote
the conservation and improvement of the Lake Tahoe Basin's
natural resources by providing leadership, education and
technical assistance to all basin users."

The District is
located within the Lake Tahoe Basin and has been implementing
conservation programs since its inception in 1976. One of the
Districts most active programs is the Backyard Conservation
Program, which focuses on implementing Best Management
Practices on residential properties.

The District is currently
looking for an ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MANAGER to lead the Backyard
Conservation Program.

This is a combined technical, grant writing, management, and
supervisory position. The Associate Program Manager reports to
and is supervised by the District Manager/Program Manager.

Qualified applicants should have excellent communication skills
and the ability to work in a dynamic work environment.
Applicants should also have experience with natural resource
issues including urban water quality, irrigation and fertilizer
management, and water conservation. The position will require
the ability to manage a seasonal crew of Conservation
Assistants, manage budgets, coordinate efforts with local
partners, create and implement education and outreach plans,
develop and manage grants, and provide technical assistance to
district residents. The position offers qualified applicants
the opportunity to work towards the conservation of natural
resource in the unique setting of Lake Tahoe.

Please see the full job description below for more details.
The Nevada Tahoe Conservation District is an equal opportunity
employer.

Salary:

Starting range from $32,000 to 35,000 DOE

General Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate, administer, and manage all Backyard
   Conservation Program activities.
2. Supervise and oversee all BCP staff.
3. With assistance from the District Manager/Programs
   Manager seek, develop, and obtain funding for the Backyard
   Conservation Program.
4. Work closely with NRCS and partner agencies to provide
   technical assistance and distribute educational material in
   written and oral formats to Lake Tahoe Basin residents and
   businesses.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

SUPERVISORY DUTIES
1. Responsible for coordinating the activities of BCP
   Assistants including:
• BMP Retrofit site evaluations and associated data
  management.
• BMP Labor Projects.
2. Responsible for the training of Backyard Conservation
   Assistants.
3. Responsible for completing all BCP staff performance
   reviews.

MANAGEMENT DUTIES
1. Act as the primary contact for NTCDs Backyard
   Conservation Program.
2. Conduct public meetings and workshops to offer
   technical conservation information and stimulate public
   interest in the Backyard Conservation Program.
3. Coordinate with basin partners to provide conservation
   oriented technical information and innovative products for Lake
   Tahoe Basin land-users.
4. Promote the Backyard Conservation Program through flier
   distribution, website, newspaper, television, and radio news
   releases and appearances. Establish working relationships with
   local media for the promotion of the Backyard Conservation
   Program.
5. Responsible for managing budgets for the Backyard
   Conservation Program.
6. Responsible for meeting BCP grant deliverables
   including creating quarterly and annual reports.
7. Document program progress and accomplishments. This
   includes:
• Imputing, updating, and editing the BMP database.
• Produce a monthly staffing report.
• Act as NTCDs primary voice at Partners in
  Conservation Working Group meetings.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITES
1. Provide technical oversight of all aspects of the
   Backyard Conservation Program.
2. Provide information on natural resource management
   needs specific to Tahoe Basin homeowners, land-users, and
   businesses.
3. Coordinate with Basin Partners to Provide in depth
   natural resource assistance and distribute modern technical
   information.
4. Coordinate with the Watershed Coordinator to develop
   BCP education and outreach programs.

GRANT WRITING
1. Responsible for identifying and securing funding for
   the Backyard Conservation Program.
2. Seek to improve grant writing capabilities through
   formal and informal trainings that result in the awarding of
   funds and projects to enhance the prestige, recognition, and
   viability of the BCP.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Environmental Science,
   Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Forestry,
   Engineering or other related degree.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of natural resource and
   conservation practices such as erosion control, storm water
   treatment, restoration ecology, natural resource planning, and
   landscape design.
3. Minimum 1-year experience with supervision and program
   coordination.
4. Excellent management, writing, and communication
   skills.
5. Knowledge and experience with creating and working
   within budgets.
6. Must possess excellent computer skills including
   knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power
   Point. Must be able to utilize system e-mail and conduct
   internet searches.
7. Ability to design, input, create, and edit data systems.
8. Web design knowledge and experience beneficial.
9. Grant writing knowledge and experience favorable.
10. Knowledge of Lake Tahoe environmental issues favorable.

How To Apply:

Please submit application, resume, and cover letter to:

P.O. Box 4605
District Manager
Nevada Tahoe Conservation District
Stateline, NV 89449

APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUT LAKE TAHOE OFFICE NO LATER
THAN 4:00PM ON OCTOBER 4TH, 2002.