SENIOR PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST/ NORTHERN BUTTES DISTRICT / CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Northern Buttes District is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as our District Services Manager. The reporting location is the Northern Buttes District Headquarters located at 400 Glen Drive, Oroville, CA.
Under the general direction of the District Superintendent II, you will be a key member of the District Core Management Team, providing expert oversight for the District’s Cultural Resources and Service-Driven functions. In this role, you will lead a team of professional and technical specialists to manage highly complex administrative, environmental, and cultural resource programs. You will play a vital role as the District’s primary lead for Tribal Engagement, ensuring compliance with California Natural Resources Agency policies and managing critical Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)—a mission that is essential to the District's commitment to cultural diplomacy and co-management.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Administration & Supervision: Directly manage and supervise the District’s Service Driven functions and Cultural Resource Management program, providing direct oversight and career development for professional staff.
Tribal Engagement & Liaison: Function as the lead representative for all Tribal Engagement efforts, managing numerous MOUs and representing the District in complex government-to-government forums.
Planning & Environmental Compliance: Lead the coordination and development of General Plans and long-range management processes, including the oversight of defensive planning and intergovernmental planning efforts.
Project & Real Property Management: Direct the work of project development and infrastructure improvements while managing the legal and administrative aspects of land ownership, such as easements and park boundaries.
Leadership & Mentorship: Provide high-level analysis and review of District staff work to ensure compliance with Department guidelines while fostering an inclusive and safe work environment.
This position is designated as telework eligible- office centered. Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Matthew Allen at (831) 801-6501 or [email protected].
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
A combination of office and field settings with occasional visits to the park units, external offices, and project sites. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, etc. Must be willing to work weekends and irregular hours as necessary to meet deadlines.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.
