ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Administers the natural resources division projects including but not limited to land acquisition, development of parks, trails and protected green space; park improvements, paved metro loop path, landscaping, maintenance and capital projects to improve Consults with external partners, non-profit sponsors and internal stakeholders to develop and maintain natural resource management plans Coordinates staff involved in locating grant opportunities for park initiatives effortsExercises supervision over subordinate personnel UNDER GENERAL DIRECTION: Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures Represents the department to the public to coordinate, explain and discuss program