District Manager / Project Manager

Position Description

Temecula Elsinore Anza Murrieta Resource Conservation District (TEAMRCD)

Riverside County, California

About the District

The Temecula Elsinore Anza Murrieta Resource Conservation District (TEAMRCD) is a non-regulatory Special District dedicated to promoting conservation, sustainable land management, community education, and technical assistance throughout its service area in Riverside County, California. TEAMRCD partners with landowners, agricultural operators, public agencies, and conservation organizations to deliver programs that protect natural resources and strengthen regional environmental resilience.

The District is in a growth phase and currently operates with one full-time employee. TEAMRCD’s expanding portfolio—particularly large, multi-agency initiatives—requires experienced operational leadership and strong project management capacity.

Position Summary

The District Manager / Project Manager serves as TEAMRCD’s chief administrative and operational officer and primary project manager for the District’s major regional initiatives.

This is a primarily remote position. However, due to operational requirements, the selected candidate must reside within 45 miles of the District boundary throughout employment to ensure availability for in-person Board meetings, field visits, public engagement activities, and partner coordination.

Approximately 50% of the position will be dedicated to serving as Project Manager for the I-15 Rainbow Canyon Wildlife Crossing, a high-visibility, multi-agency initiative involving Caltrans, The Nature Conservancy, engineering consultants, and public stakeholders.

Responsibilities include coordination of 65% engineering plans, environmental documentation, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, budget tracking, and grant administration.

The remaining time will focus on District operations, regulatory compliance, grant development, Board support, financial oversight, and strategic program growth.

The District Manager reports to the Board of Directors acting collectively and shall receive direction only through formally adopted Board action. Day-to-day oversight may be delegated by the Board to the Board President or a designated Director. This is an at-will position.

Funding Term

Funding for this position is currently secured for approximately 3.5 years or until successful completion of the I-15 Rainbow Canyon Wildlife Crossing project, whichever occurs first.

Continued employment beyond the funded term is contingent upon the District’s ability to secure ongoing funding.

Compensation

Salary Range: $135,000 –$155,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits.

A one-time relocation allowance of up to $5,000 may be provided.

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