Job Summary

The DNR is seeking to fill one (1) NR Supervisor 4 Parks and Trails (Unit Supervisor) position at Whitewater State Park near Altura, MN. Days of work varies. Work hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and includes weekends and holidays. This position is anticipated to be FLSA - exempt year-round.

This position exists to supervise, direct, and administer the very diverse operations and programs of state parks, trails, recreation areas, and outdoor recreation and natural resources management programs. The incumbent is independently in charge of unit or geographic area that is large in size, and scope, having diverse programs, budgets, facilities, specialties and / or staffing.

Responsibilities include:
• Exercises authority in supervising staff and equitably administering labor plans and agreements;
• Provides administrative oversight of fiscal management, planning, policy development, and grant administration in collaboration with others as needed;
• Collaborates with others to develop, direct and evaluate the implementation of resource management programs;
• Directs design and implementation of development, maintenance, operational, real estate, and rehabilitation activities and programs;
• Directs enforcement, emergency, visitor, interpretive and public relations services and activities;
• Establishes internal and external partnerships, facilitates consensus building and conducts other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Current (ONE YEAR) experience as a Natural Resources Supervisor 4 – 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 degree.

AND

THREE YEARS of 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 

• THREE YEARS of supervisory 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 management, 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.
• Ability to recognize opportunities and apply efforts that support diversity, equity, and inclusion both within the organization and with the public.
• Ability to manage and work collaboratively with external stakeholders and interest groups.
• Ability to train, develop, direct, lead and coach staff and effectively delegate.
• Ability to assess facilities and work needs and implement corrective actions in cooperation with others.
• Use approachability to understand others and build effective teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing complex budgets, setting operational work goals, and managing complex operations.
• Experience functioning in a complex, large, diverse and/or fast paced environment.
• Successful completion of leadership and/or supervisory training offered by the DNR or comparable programs.
• Experience with trail design, development, maintenance, and operations.