Job Summary

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Natural Resources Supervisor 3/Unit Supervisor position at McCarthy Beach State Park. This position exists to direct and implement the Department of Natural Resources' and the Division of Parks and Trails' programs, activities, policies, budgets, and rules at McCarthy Beach State Park and StonyBrook Forest Recreation Area.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Direct and supervise the activities and programs of park staff so that employees perform assigned job duties, so an efficient and effective operation is achieved.
• Direct and implement the park's development, maintenance, and rehabilitation programs so that the physical plant (park buildings, grounds, facilities, utilities, roads, trails, and equipment) is functional and available for safe use and natural/cultural resources are preserved and protected.
• Plan, administer, supervise, and implement various aspects of fiscal management in the park so that funds are utilized effectively in accordance with funding source guidelines and revenue accountability is achieved.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the park's resource management program as assigned in consultation with the Area and Regional Resource Management Specialists so that the park's natural communities and cultural resources are protected and restored or rehabilitated consistent with statewide and regional objectives.
• Direct and implement visitor services on an ongoing basis and interpretive programs as assigned so that services, merchandise, information, and education are available to the public.
• Collaborate in the development of and implement enforcement and emergency service programs in the park so that park resources, facilities, visitors, and staff are protected.
• Collaborate in the development of and implement a public relations program for park visitors, park neighbors, local communities, and public agencies that encourages and considers input and effectively communicates department and division goals and objectives.
• Collaborate on planning and policy development efforts so that the Department, Division of Parks and Trails mission, and the goals and objectives of the park are realized.

This position rotates between Non-Exempt and Exempt each year. For FLSA purposes, this position is anticipated to be exempt for a portion of the year.

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 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 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multicultural communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex water systems.
• Two or more years of direct supervisory experience. (including lead worker and work out of class experience) training coordinating, and directing other staff, volunteers, or others on resource or recreation projects.
• Experience with managing and responding to emergency situations.