The City of Oklahoma City – Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a new Natural Resources Manager, due to a retirement.  Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, this role will manage four (4) program areas to include: Bricktown Canal & Field Horticulture Program, Fisheries Management Program, Martin Park Nature Center Program, and Will Rogers Gardens Program. 

The Natural Resources Manager serves as the head of a division and is responsible for the management of all employees, properties, development, operation, maintenance, educational programs, and events held at all the facilities under their purview, as well as the intensively maintained park areas in the city.  This includes the supervision of the activities of professional staff in administration, fish biology, horticulture, wildlife ecology, public programs and facility event rentals.   

This committed public servant must possess the political aptitude to engage and present to City leadership, and the ability to foster relationships with community groups, volunteers, partner agencies and residents.  The new Natural Resources Manager must also have a passion for people, a focus on developing future leaders amongst the staff, the ability to effectively manage team members working in various locations throughout the community, while also creating a collaborative and respectful workplace.    

Candidates shall have a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience, substituting year for year.  A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success in supervising and managing teams is also required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skill in applying general administrative and managerial techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply municipal budgetary principles and practices.
• Skill in coordinating activities of a professional and technical staff engaged in diverse activities.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and evaluate work accomplishments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed and decisions made.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor degree or higher in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience, substituting year for year.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive responsibility and demonstrated success and experience in supervising and managing teams.

About City of Oklahoma City, Parks and Recreation Department

As the country’s 20th largest city, Oklahoma City is on an impressive track towards national urban prominence with a vibrant economy, an admired massive infrastructure program, a growing presence in the world of professional sports and Olympic and amateur rowing, and an increasing arts and culture scene. The city’s success has attracted growth downtown and at the fringes. OKC Parks is a large, dynamic and complex department providing for the recreational needs of a culturally and socioeconomically diverse population of nearly 710,000 residents spread over 620+ square miles. •190 Full-time Staff •$68M Annual Operating Budget •170+ Parks •100 Miles of Multipurpose Trails •11 Recreation Centers •Five Aquatic Facilities •Five Golf Courses •17 Splash pads •Five Skate Parks •Multiple Athletic Complexes •Botanic Gardens •Nature Center •Two Event Centers •Fish Hatchery The mission of OKC Parks is to provide cultural, social and recreational experiences to our community so they can have the opportunity to cultivate wellness and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Vision: OKC Parks inspires our community to explore, learn, grow and play.

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