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JOB TITLE: REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
JOB FAMILY: Operations
JOB NAME / NUMBER: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS II /250002
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION Monterey
CALIFORNIA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides overall direction for all activities related to administration, personnel, facilities, information systems, office management and safety within an Operating Unit or large conservation region. The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for development and implementation of annual budgets and manages the processes for annual planning, submission of periodic and annual financial and technical reports and monitoring progress of goals. May be responsible for developing operational guidelines to ensure efficient management of the program and compliance with regulations. S/he may coordinate trainings/meetings and document activities, strategies and lessons learned as appropriate. S/He provides assistance to all levels of personnel on various HR-related issues and guidance to subordinates in satisfying administrative requirements. Duties are highly confidential and require broad and comprehensive knowledge of TNC’s policies and therefore it is essential that their implementation reflects and reinforces management philosophy and culture. Geographic size and scope is that of a large conservation region within the state.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
· Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
· Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals
· Supervisory experience, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance, including conflict resolution.
· Demonstrated experience in MS Office, Word, and Excel. May require database management skills with ability to produce reports. Ability to use advanced computer functions including navigating the Internet. Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
· Service oriented. Courteous, personable, tactful and experience dealing effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff and public.
· Understanding of how organizations work and how to design structures.
· Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to organize time and manage diverse activities. Meet deadlines.
· Demonstrated flexibility to changing situations and priorities.
· May require fluency in foreign language(s) to support global operations. Specific language(s) may be preferred depending on operating unit.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
· Design, implement and direct multiple projects with several variables, setting and meeting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
· Resolves complex issues independently within program area. Experiments to find creative solutions.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
· Makes strategic decisions based on analysis, experience and judgement.
· Significant opportunity to act independently within broad program goals.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT –FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY:
· Manage multi-disciplinary administrative and professional staff, with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development. Establishes clear directions and sets stretch objectives.
· Develops and administers departmental budget.
· Ensures that program complies with TNC polices and procedures and external (donor/legal) requirements.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
· Work and communicate with a wide range of people in order to develop, negotiate, and or implement programs and projects.
· Provides a variety of information to staff and others to assist workflow throughout the organization.
· Formulate and clearly communicate ideas to others.
· Consistently demonstrate professional, positive, and approachable attitude/demeanor and discretion. Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
· Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resumes to .
Be sure to include JOB CODE Monterey # 250002 in correspondence subject header. No phone calls please.
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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