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Working Title: Park Supervisor

Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 81420

• Location : _Maplewood State Park

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/14/2024

• Closing Date : 12/04/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Parks and Trails

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : Yes Occasionally for meetings and training

• Salary Range: $33.61 - $48.66 / hourly; $70,177 - $101,602 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Mixed

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The division of Parks and Trails is currently seeking to fill a Natural Resources Supervisor 3 (Park Supervisor). This position oversees Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids, MN. This is an unlimited (year-round) full-time (100%) position. Days and hours of work will vary, and they include weekends, and holidays. For FLSA purposes, this position is anticipated to be Exempt for a portion of the year.

This position exists to supervise, direct, and administer complex operations and programs of state parks, trails, recreation areas, and outdoor recreation and natural resources management programs primarily within (but not limited to) Maplewood State Park. Compared to PAT Supervisor 1 and 2 positions, the incumbent supervises a greater number and diversity of staff and directs and manages programs and operations of more complexity, including diverse funding sources and external relationships.

This position is independently in charge of Maplewood State Park and is supported by a PAT Supervisor 1 Assistant Park Supervisor. S/he operates independently, but under the supervision of the district office.

Responsibilities include:

• Exercise authority in supervising staff and equitably administering labor plans and agreements.

• Leads and administers fiscal management, planning, policy development, and grant administration activities, in collaboration with others as needed.

• Collaborate with others to direct administration of resource management programs.

• Direct the design and implementation of development, maintenance, operational, real estate, and rehabilitation activities and programs.

• Administer and direct enforcement, emergency, visitor, and public relations services and activities.

• Conduct other duties as assigned.

• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive and inclusive work environment for all employees.

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, education, interpretation, 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.

• Communication skills sufficient to communicate work plans, proposals, reports, and 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.

• 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 operate and maintain a variety of vehicles, shop, and office equipment.

• Experience in customer service and / or public relations.

• Ability to train, develop, direct, lead, and coach staff, effectively delegate, and effectively use human resources talent.

• Ability to develop, monitor, implement, and continuously improve short and long-term plans.

• Ability to treat employees inclusively in the area of accommodation, accessibility, scheduling, expectations, individualized resource needs, training, and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sustainable trail design, construction, and maintenance.

• Two or more years managing complex budgets.

• Two or more years in facilities management, including complex water and sewer systems.

• Two or more years of direct supervisory experience that includes training coordinating, managing the performance, and directing other staff, volunteers, or others on resource or recreation projects. (Lead experience included)

• Experience with managing and responding to emergency situations.

• Experience developing professional relationships within and across multiple governmental and resource management agencies.

Additional Requirements

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

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.