Natural Resource Manager

The Landings Association is seeking an experienced Natural Resources Manager to lead stewardship, conservation, and sustainable management programs across our beautiful coastal community. This leadership role oversees lagoon and stormwater health, maritime forest preservation, wildlife management, landscaping contracts, and environmental compliance, playing a critical part in protecting the natural assets that define life at The Landings.

If you’re passionate about ecological health, enjoy leading teams, and thrive in a community-focused environment, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage water quality, algae control, aeration, and shoreline vegetation across 151 lagoons.
• Monitor forest health, oversee invasive species removal, and guide vegetation management.
• Serve as liaison to USDA Wildlife Services for humane wildlife management and resident safety.
• Oversee performance of landscaping contracts and common-area maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations; maintain required reports.
• Respond to environmental concerns such as fish kills, wildlife incidents, or hazardous spills.
• Communicate with residents on environmental topics and provide education on best practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop a skilled team of specialists.
• Represent the Association on committees and at Board meetings.
• Support emergency response efforts, including severe weather events.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve communication, efficiency, and operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed for Success:

• Strong knowledge of lagoon ecology, forestry practices, and wetland management.
• Understanding of stormwater systems, algae control, aeration, and shoreline stabilization.
• Familiarity with federal and state environmental and wildlife regulations.
• Experience managing contractors, evaluating performance, and enforcing scopes of work.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong leadership ability with a focus on coaching and process improvement.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, including emergency on-call situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Ecology, Biology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five (5)+ years of progressive experience in natural resources, environmental, or public works management, including supervision.
• Aquatic pesticide applicator license and Class A or B UST operator certification, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under Association policies.
• Reliable, predictable attendance.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and environmental demands of the position.

Physical & Environmental Conditions

This position requires regular standing, walking, balancing, stooping, lifting up to 50 lbs., safe operation around mechanical equipment, field exposure near lagoons and wildlife, work in extreme temperatures, uneven terrain, and environments with fumes, chemicals, or airborne particles.