Stewardship Supervisor

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Stewardship Supervisor - a critical team member with a leadership role in Ag + Open Space's Stewardship Program. This position reports to the Ag + Open Space Stewardship Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with a passion for protecting lands that contribute to Sonoma County’s scenic beauty, local agriculture, native habitats and recreational lands.

Any combination of education and work experience that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with coursework in geography, environmental studies, resource management, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, economics or other related fields, and three years of experience equivalent to an Ag + Open Space Planner or four years of increasingly responsible professional planning and/or related project management experience in conservation easement stewardship, open space, parks, environmental science, resource management, or other related fields. Coursework or experience with Geographic Information Systems and lead level experience are highly desirable.

Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with significant coursework in business or public administration, real estate, planning, geography, environmental studies, agricultural or resource management, conservation, or other related field and five years professional level experience in one or more of the following areas: real estate, land conservation, open space or resource planning, park planning, environmental protection, land use or other related field, combined with experience in real estate negotiations, land acquisition program and project management and supervising staff. Experience in a similar agency and a Master's degree, or equivalent, are highly desirable.

The job posting period is June 30-July 26, 2021. All applications must be received by midnight July 26. Interviews for selected candidates will be held August 1 and 3 via teleconference. Application instructions are provided on: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma