District Manager/Chief Financial Officer

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2296051 The District Manager/Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overall management of the Conservation District, supervision of district employees and satisfaction of district clients. The District Manager provides administrative leadership to assist the Board of Supervisors with the coordination, management and administration of conservation programs throughout Latah County. The District Manager ensures that all District functions are managed, and services provided in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The measure of success is the proactive delivery of services to private landowners, public land managers and the public in a professional, efficient and productive manner leading to the conservation of Latah Countys natural resources consistent with the mission and goals of the District. The successful candidate must be able to work productively with a diverse community of landowners, farmers, ranchers, tribes, community organizations, and government agencies. The successful candidate must be able to build and maintain a professional working environment that allows for the professional development of individual staff members and the retention of highly qualified individuals, as resources allow. The duties outlined for the District Manager/Chief Financial Officer are undertaken in direct collaboration with technical staff employed by the Board. The position reports directly to the elected Board of Supervisors and works closely with the Chair of the Board of Supervisors. District Operations General Operations (20%) Develop and maintain strong working relationships with private landowners (Individual and corporate). Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local, state, tribal and federal agencies, and elected officials. Represent the Board, as directed, at local and regional meetings that may affect the Board and/or District programs. Coordinate monthly Board meetings and keep the Board informed of actions taken, trends in conservation and issues of interest to the Board. Draft policy statements for Board consideration. Coordinate legal counsel on behalf of the Board. Coordinate all applicable federal, state and local reporting requirements on behalf of the Board. Serve as program liaison between USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Idaho Soil & Water Conservation Commission. Serve as election officer for District elections in coordination with Latah County. Develop and maintain general operations manuals. Coordinate the management of the Districts information technology systems. Coordinate the management of the Districts facilities and equipment. Financial Management (35%) Maintain the Districts fund accounting system across multiple grants and contracts. Coordinate and approve all grant and contract budgets before submittal to applicable funding entities. Prepare and oversee annual budget for District operations and ensure all expenditures are appropriate and accountable. Prepare project invoices for funding entities. Prepare and submit applicable state and federal financial reports. Prepare and negotiate annual federal indirect rate proposals with applicable federal cognizant agency. Coordinate programmatic audits as required by funding entities. Coordinate annual financial audit as required by state and federal regulations. Personnel Management (5%) Supervise the activities of District staff as needed to carry out the responsibilities of the District. Maintain personnel policies and procedures. Maintain confidential staff files. Coordinate applicable insurance and retiremen benefits for District staff in consultation with the Board. Coordinate hiring of new positions for Board review and approval. Information & Education (2%) Promote existing District, state and federal programs to interested landowners, operators, community organizations and agencies. Coordinate a public outreach program for the District. Coordinate regional conferences and local field tours. Coordinate information requests from news media, as directed by the Board. Coordinate media events. Program Planning, Development and Management (35%) Coordinate revisions to the Districts 5-Year Plan. Coordinate development and implementation of District annual workplans. Secure necessary financial resources (grants and contracts) and technical support to implement the adopted 5-year plan and associated annual workplan. Coordinate record keeping system for projects. Fulfill contracted scopes-of-work and related reporting requirements. Technical/Adminis