Meets and confers with neighboring landowners, contractors, organizations, other government agencies, and the general public to share information and coordinate land management activities on natural areas. Develops, plans, and conducts on-site land management activities, including controlled burns, boundary demarcation, trail development and maintenance, special species management, and invasive species control on natural areas, according to the provisions of approved management plans. Purchases equipment and supplies for land management activities on natural areas, seeks, implements, and monitors contracts for land management activities, and is responsible for the maintenance of agency equipment, including vehicles, chainsaws, mowers, all-terrain vehicles, and fire management equipment. Writes or assists in the writing of management plans for lands in the system of natural areas, as required by legislation, statute, and policy, to address the changing conditions of the landscape and may write articles for publication in professional journals and give oral presentations. Recruits, trains, and evaluates the work of volunteers, acts as a team leader, and assists extra help employees with management plan activities on natural areas, providing training as needed. Maintains appropriate contact with federal, state, and local entities, and conservation professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.