Environmental Manager

SUMMARY: Maintain the lands and waters of Woodhaven for the benefit of wildlife, property owners, and the overall ecosystem. Educate, train, and supervise staff on what needs to be done and how. Educate & promote to the membership the value of a properly managed environment and what Woodhaven has.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee bait shop including staffing, technical issues, and running all fishing tournaments through the Fish Donkey app.
• Monitor lakes for optimal health and stability of Woodhaven’s water bodies including removal and control of aquatic weeds.
• Conduct periodic creel surveys, fishing license inspections while providing/receiving feedback from property owners.
• Provide recommendations regarding structures and recreational facilities/usage in conjunction with the lakes.
• Monitor use of Woodhaven lakes, watching for and reporting violations such as catch limits, size limits, etc. and warning violators of rule infractions and issuing warnings.
• Manage the following Resource activities including but not limited to lakes management, tree permits, resource requests, and goose oiling protocol.
• Evaluate, plan and implement a restoration management plan for all preservation areas, prairies, wetlands and natural areas.
• Plan and implement seasonal prairie and natural area-controlled burns.
• Assist with reforestation efforts including but not limited to tree planting, spraying and evaluating.
• Prepare various written materials including articles, environmental management reports, promotional materials, and educational activities.
• Develop budget for approval, purchases supplies/equipment, and monitors income and expenses.
• Respond to property owner’s concerns either orally or in writing.
• Issue written and oral instructions.
• Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises up to 4 seasonal employees in the Bait Shop.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Driver’s License.
• General standards and Aquatic Pesticide Applicator License.
• Ability to operate watercraft.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with principles and practices of aquatic management including aquatic plant and animal life.
• Familiarity with land plants and animal life.
• Familiarity with Woodhaven property and facilities.
• Ability to effectively operate a truck and trailer.