Job Summary

The Division of Parks and Trails is currently seeking to fill one (1) Natural Resources Supervisor 3 (Park Supervisor). This position oversees Interstate State Park near Taylors Falls, 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 year-round. During the winter season (approximately December-mid March), this position will assist in the winter operations at Wild River and / or William O'Brien State Parks.

This 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 Minnesota State Parks. This position provides direct supervisory work in management and operation of state parks, recreation areas, and outdoor recreation and natural resource management programs. The incumbent directs and administers division programs, activities, budget and rules primarily within (but not limited to) Interstate State Park.

Responsibilities include:

• Exercise authority in supervising staff and equitably administering labor plans and agreements, including to recruit, interview, hire, direct, schedule, and train employees. 
• 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.
• Provide customer service / information both to park visitors and to the local community. Implement visitor services activities and programming to increase outreach / involvement with local community interest groups.
• 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 resource 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.