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Working Title: Assistant Park Supervisor

Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/10/2024

• Closing Date : 04/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Parks & Trails Region 1

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, occasionally.

• Salary Range: $27.66 - $40.17 / hourly; $57,754 - $83,874 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Mixed - Rotates between Non-exempt and Exempt each year.

• Telework Eligible : No

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

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This is an Unlimited (Year-round) Full-time position at Lake Bronson, Minnesota near Thief River Falls as an Assistant Park Manager for Lake Bronson and Old Mill State Parks. The position is responsible for the administration, supervision and implementation of the Department of Natural Resources’ and the Division of Parks and Trails’ programs, activities, policies and rules pertaining to the operation of Lake Bronson and Old Mill State Parks. This position exists to provide direct supervisory work in areas of moderate complexity in the management and operation of the state parks, and outdoor recreation and natural resources management programs. This position also assists with the management of the Lake Bronson Dam and all the regular operations associated with lake management and seasonal high-water events.

Housing is provided and mandatory. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be given the opportunity to schedule a tour of the housing available.

Hours of work and days off will vary and include regular weekends, some evening shifts, and holidays. For FLSA purposes, this position is anticipated to be Exempt for a portion of the year.

Responsibilities include:

• Personnel management: Recruit, interview, hire, direct, schedule and train employees.

• Physical plant management: Repair, maintenance and custodial services for buildings, grounds, utilities and all other facilities.

• Fiscal management: Management of revenue operations, budgets and purchasing of goods and services.

• Resource management: Management of natural and cultural resources of the park.

• Visitor services and interpretive program management: Administration of vehicle permit sales, campground operation and operation of all public facilities. Also includes administration of the park's personal and non-personal interpretive programs.

• Enforcement and emergency services: Enforcement of all relevant rules and statutes as well as provide for emergency response to ensure visitor safety.

• Public relations: Provide customer service/information both to park visitors and to the local community via media outlets. Implement visitor services activities and programming to increase outreach/involvement with local community interest groups.

• Policy and planning: Setting up a unit management plan for the park and participating in Division and Department planning groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in Natural Resources Management, Parks and Recreation, Business, Communications or other closely related field; and TWO YEARS of para-professional or professional experience that includes leadwork, directing staff, or managing a project with staff; or professional level work in a natural resource setting or field.

• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in natural resource management, parks and recreation, natural science, communications, public relations, business management, political science, public administration, social science, education, interpretation, or closely related degree may substitute for one year of the experience listed above.

• OR Current (ONE YEAR) experience as a Natural Resources Supervisor 1 – Parks.

AND

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

• Communication skills sufficient to communicate work requirements to individuals, teams, or crews.

• Organizational and administrative skills sufficient to organize diverse elements of work and perform tasks within administrative requirements.

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

• Ability to comprehend laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

• Fiscal skills sufficient to administer a small budget, track expenditures and income.

• Word processing skills sufficient to draft letters, memos, correspondence, etc.

• Spreadsheet skills sufficient to create, edit and modify spreadsheets.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Natural Resource Management Field with a Park Administration/Outdoor Recreation emphasis

• AND one full year of experience in at least three of the following areas: customer service, providing work direction to staff, budget, accounting or revenue handling, management, interpretation and preservation of natural resources, or building and grounds maintenance.

• Ability to obtain Class D Wastewater License within 18 months.

• Ability to obtain basic chainsaw certification within 6 months.

• Ability to obtain intermediate chainsaw certification within 12 months.

• Ability to obtain ATV-operator certification within 6 months.

• Ability to obtain a watercraft operator’s permit within 12 months.

• Ability to perform maintenance tasks such as operating tractor, plowing snow, clearing trails, and troubleshooting facility issues (plumbing, carpentry, etc.)

• Ability to anticipate and resolve emerging challenges.

• Ability to manage complex and/or politically sensitive issues.

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.