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Working Title: NR Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails

Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 77429

• Location : _Temperance River State Park

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/28/2024

• Closing Date : 07/11/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : DNR Parks & Trails Region 2

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : Yes; occasional for meetings and training

• Salary Range: $31.19 - $45.24 / hourly; $65,125 - $94,461 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status: Mixed - rotates between Non-exempt and Exempt-Executive each year

• 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 DNR is currently seeking to fill an unlimited (year-round) full-time (100%) Park Supervisor position at Temperance River State Park in Schroeder, MN. Days and hours of work will vary and include evenings, weekends and holidays. For FLSA purposes, this position is anticipated to be Exempt for a portion of the year.

The position is responsible for the administration, supervision and implementation of Department of Natural Resources' and Division of Parks and Trails' programs, activities, policies and rules pertaining to the operation of Temperance River State Park. This position exists to provide direct supervisory work in the management and operation of state parks, recreation areas, and outdoor recreation and natural resources management programs. The incumbent directs and administers division programs, activities, budgets and rules. They are responsible for an independent unit under the guidance of the Parks and Trails (PAT) district.

Responsibilities include:

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

Administer 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 2 – Parks.

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 ONE YEAR professional or para-professional level experience in a natural resources setting, agency or organization including supervisory or lead work responsibilities.

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 of 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.

• Demonstrated 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.

• Experience in customer service and / or public relations.

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

• Ability to train, develop, direct, lead and coach staff and effectively delegate.

• 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.

• Ability to assess facilities and work needs and implement corrective actions, in cooperation with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Management, Parks/Recreation.

• Two or more years of direct supervisory experience (may include work out of class experience).

• Experience in recreational project planning, execution, oversight, and evaluation.

• Natural resource project experience – planning and execution.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team in a high-stress environment.

• Experience with emergency response (natural disasters and/or medical emergencies).

• Experience building a budget.

• Experience adapting a safety program to a work location and specific compliment of employees.

• Chainsaw training, operation, and maintenance experience.

• Experience with sustainable trail design and / or construction.

• 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.