Under the general supervision of the Natural Resources Manager, provides technical and program support to Polk County Conservation (PCC) field operations; assess park lands and prescribes ecological (habitat, flora, fauna, water, etc.) protection plans; guides PCC land use management and capital improvement planning efforts and related duties for protecting Polk County parks which includes natural areas, trails, greenways, recreational facilities, wildlife and recreational areas. Coordinates higher education collaborations, research opportunities and identifies alternative funding options.  The primary role of this position is to develop strategies that balance the conservation priorities in the county with the recreational needs of the public and to be the force that preserves and protec

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