Job Posting End Date:
November 3, 2026
Department:
PARKS AND RECREATION
Compensation Grade:
A17
Compensation Range & Starting Salary:
Pay Range: $83,033.60 - $128,710.40
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.
Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):
Yes
Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:
Our Commitment
Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents - regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances - can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
Duties: NATURAL RESOURCES COORDINATIOR duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage and direct the City's Natural Resources Management, Urban Forestry, and Horticulture teams. Oversee strategic planning, program administration, personnel supervision, budget management, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and community partnerships.
Supervise approximately 24 members in the Natural Resources bureau, a team that includes personnel who provide operational support and maintenance of Virginia Beach's natural areas and waterway access sites.
Provide contract administration and oversight, coordinating the preparation and management of written contracts for environmental consulting, landscape construction, landscape maintenance, various management plan updates, urban forestry and invasives control.
Lead teams in providing urban forest management and horticultural expertise in support of departmental and Council goals and support other City agencies and departmental supervisory and technical personnel that provide landscape management and horticultural services for municipal properties.
Review personnel applications, interview and select applicants for employment. Address disciplinary issues as needed and assists subordinate supervisors with complex disciplinary issues.
Assist in developing divisional policies and procedures and consistently enforce policies and procedures to ensure a safe, productive work environment.
Assist in development of the division's budget by preparing annual operating budgets for multiple budget units and coordinating many of the division's budgeting activities.
Prepare written requisitions and specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies as necessary.
Responsibly spend funds and monitor operating budget through frequent review of expenditures. Verify financial transactions including bimonthly payrolls and payment to vendors and other city agencies.
Administer the Integrated Pest Management Plan with respect to maintenance of the Oceanfront Resort, municipal buildings, schools, municipal parks (including athletic fields), and rights-of-way, both internally and with other agencies.
Respond orally and in writing to address inquiries from City Council, the City Manager or his staff, other City staff, or citizens to answer questions or resolve complaints relative to landscape maintenance programs or operations.
Preferences
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.
Master's degree in Ecology, Biology, Botany, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related field
One or more related certifications, such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), ISA Certified Arborist, Nutrient Management Planner, Certified Fertilizer Applicator, Certified Natural Resources Professional
Natural resources management experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Operating budget and financial monitoring experience
Experience working with volunteers and non-profit partners
Experience supervising multiple teams
Contract administration and procurement experience
Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office
Experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems
Full Time Only
Alpha I
The position you are applying for is designated as Alpha I, requiring the selected candidate to work, regardless of the City's operational status. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
((Full Time)
The Perks
Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:
Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
Basic Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave
Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, Botany, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related field and six (6) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position OR an equivalent combination of education (above high school) and experience equivalent to ten (10) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position.
Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
Skills:
Working Conditions:
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Official Job Descriptions:
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
