Job Class:  Natural Resources Supervisor 3 Parks
Working Title:  NR Supv 3 Parks

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  11/16/2018

Closing Date:  11/30/2018

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Natural Resources Dept

Division/Unit:  DNR Parks & Trails Reg 2 / PAT-R2 Cuyuna Country

Work Shift/Work Hours:   Day Shift

Days of Work:  Varies

Travel Required:  Yes

Salary Range: $27.68 – $40.08/hourly, $57,796 – $83,687annually

Classified Status:  Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union:  216-MMA

Work Area:  Ironton, MN

Employment Condition:  Permanent, full-time

Anticipated Start Date:  December 2018

FLSA:  Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  Yes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current (ONE YEAR) experience as a Natural Resources Supervisor 3 – Parks, or NR Area Supervisor T&W.

​OR

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Natural Resources Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Science, Communications, public relations, business management, political science, public administration, social science or closely related field and TWO YEARS professional level experience in a natural resources setting, agency or organization; including budget development and fiscal management, work planning and partnership and visitor management experience and TWO YEARS  of supervisory or professional lead work experience in a governmental agency; or in a natural resource setting, organization or agency.

AND

• Conflict resolution skills/experience
• Writing skills sufficient to communicate work plans, proposals, and reports.
• Oral communication skills sufficient to communicate work requirements to individuals and groups.
• Organizational and administrative skills sufficient to organize diverse elements or work and perform tasks within administrative requirements.
• Project management skills sufficient to ensure projects are organized, tracked and completed on a timely basis.
• Ability to work collaboratively and uphold the culture of respect.
• Fiscal skills sufficient to administer budgets and track expenditures and/or income.
• Ability to comprehend laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of natural and cultural resource requirements, including interpretive programs.
• Understanding of safety requirements as they relate to working with a variety of equipment and machinery.
• Word processing skills sufficient to draft memos, letters, etc.
• Spreadsheet skills sufficient to create, modify and manipulate spreadsheet data.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and operate in adverse and extreme environments.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of vehicles, shop and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of direct supervisory experience. (including lead worker and work out of class experience) training coordinating, and directing other staff, volunteers, or others on resource or recreation projects.
• Knowledge of MN DNR rules, policies, programs and procedures related to park management, resource protection and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of construction trades, building, utilities construction, road and trail development and design sufficient to assess park needs and assign, approve or perform work.
• 3 or more years of experience planning or directing maintenance/operations activities on a variety of natural surface and paved surface trails including mountain bike trails.
• Experience working with trail advocacy groups and facilitating public meetings/presenting to diverse groups of stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting articles such as 50 pounds maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record.

It is policy of the Department of the Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Employment Reference Check
• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Education/License Verification

Why Work For Us

The Department of Natural Resources is proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees.  This means that our employees are supportive of a diverse workplace, are respectful to one another and to our customers.  We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page and submit an application/resume that clearly describes how you meet the qualifications listed above. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Joe Alberio at joe.alberio@state.mn.us  or 218.460.0730.

If you are a Connect 700 applicant, please submit your certificate to Erin Tappan at erin.tappan@state.mn.us or fax to 651.296.6494 by the job posting close date.

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

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Park Superintendent V

Position #:   22092033

Grade:                  GS10

Salary:         $56,039

Location:      Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, AR

Closing date: 03/30/2018

This position provides daily supervision to facility personnel in the operation and maintenance of 13 cabins and a 60 room lodge with convention facilities, restaurant, gift shop, and group sales department. Position is responsible for the inventory and purchasing for lodge facilities and resale, prepares budgets, plans and develops lodge facility activities, and ensures compliance with Health Department Standards. Other responsibilities include approving activities and projects for park revenue, coordinating special events, and presenting information to staff, visitors, and civic groups. May be required to work holidays, weekends, evenings and some nights.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension. Housing is provided.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal educational equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in business, park management, hospitality management or a related field; plus five years of experience in park management, including five years in a supervisory capacity. Resort management experience also fully considered.

EOE/AA/ADA. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY: www.arstatejobs.com.

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