Park Land Manager – Stewardship (Travis County Employees) - Travis County

Manages undeveloped County parks and conservation lands, including greenways, floodplain buyout and hazard mitigation properties. Responsible for developing plans for prescribed fire, fuel management, smoke management, and wild land fire mitigation. Manages property boundaries and resolves trespass disputes. Plans, manages and directs land management activities including vegetation restoration, invasive species control, and enhancement of wildlife habitat. Coordinates and supervises park land management activities and operations; coordinates activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to assigned senior management staff. Coordinates and communicates with contractors, neighbors, other agencies, special interest groups, and the news media, as it relates to land management activities in County parks and conservation lands.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 

This classification is in the Management job family and is responsible for coordinating land management activities and operations on parks and conservation lands and may supervise staff supporting this program. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. May be required to wear a uniform in certain public settings.