Lisa Taylor

Organize, and direct the operations of conservationist staff performing projects; plan and implement in-service training and employee development programs for subordinate staff; evaluate performance and take or recommend appropriate action; oversee training, safety, welfare, development, and performance; maintain community resource support, develop funding source sponsors, and negotiate project agreements; develop and maintain relationships with project sponsors, and maintain the confidence and cooperation of sponsors; manage the quality, completion, and evaluation of project and overnight camp/spike operations; and coordinate emergency response.

Represent the department at work sites and emergencies. Project assignments include but are not limited to, develop and write project proposals; schedule, organize, coordinate, and evaluate a wide variety of work projects; plan educational components related to work projects; purchase tools and equipment for work crews; schedule, assign lead, and oversee the work of conservationist staff assigned to projects and educational programs; organize and support overnight or "spike operations" and special programs; develop marketing tools and assist in marketing reimbursable projects to sponsors; perform quality control project site visits; update sponsors and management on project status; develop and update project reimbursable data; conduct program reviews and evaluations; draft reports; investigate crew member discipline; substitute on a project crew for the Conservationist I; serve as Safety Officer; act in the capacity of the Conservationist Supervisor or District Director in his/her absence; meet with community-based organizations; and coordinate publicity with local media.

Education assignments include but are not limited to, conduct classroom instruction on conservation awareness and disaster relief operations; and deliver state mandated and job-related training to staff and crew members including, but not limited to, program orientation, driver’s training, flood fighting techniques, fire camp support, First Aid/CPR, safety practices, craftwork, environmental protection, career development, volunteerism, and transition programs; and coordinate and perform a variety of administrative functions at field locations.