Natural Resources Supervisor 1

The DNR is currently seeking to fill a permanent, full-time Natural Resources Supervisor 1 located near St. Paul, MN. Days of work are Monday through Friday generally from 7:00am to 3:30pm which may be altered due to occasional evenings and weekends for meetings.  For FLSA purposes, this position is anticipated to be Exempt for a portion of the year.   

This position directly oversees operations, personnel, budgets, and infrastructure at Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area.  As an Assistant Area Supervisor this position exists to direct and administer the Department of Natural Resources and Division of Parks and Trails programs, activities, policies, budgets, and rules for Area 3B.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Direct and supervise the activities and programs of seasonal staff so that employees perform assigned duties, and an efficient and effective operation is achieved.
• Direct implementation of development, maintenance, operational, real estate, and rehabilitation programs, so that safe, high-quality facilities and programs are available to the public, natural and cultural resources are preserved and protected, and programs/facilities comply with relevant standards and state codes.
• Provide professional assistance to the PAT Area Supervisor in the administration of GIA programs so that statutory and departmental polices and responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Collaborate on planning, policy development, program administration and fiscal management.
• To establish and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders, partners, local units of government, private citizens, private businesses, interest groups, other governmental agencies, and department disciplines to accomplish the Department’s mission, and within that, accomplish the PAT Unit’s recreation mission.
• Conduct enforcement, emergency, visitor, and public relations services and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

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

OR

• 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 resources 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. 

AND

• Writing skills sufficient to communicate work plans, proposals, and reports.
• Oral 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 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multicultural communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor degree in Natural Resources Management, Parks/Recreation or closely related degree.
• Para-professional lead work in a natural resource agency or organization.
• Natural Resources work experience in a natural resource agency (federal, state, or regional) in a park and/or trail setting that includes natural resource management.
• Ability to build consensus among varied and sometimes conflicting opinions in order to resolve conflict in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated leadership skills. 
• Demonstrated problem solving skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment. 
• Ability to withstand time driving all terrain vehicle and / or hiking over challenging terrain. 
• Knowledge of and/or experience in working with outside partners, user groups, stakeholders, or other units of government.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in grant administration/project management, overseeing construction contracts, or contractor work.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working on outdoor recreation programs.
• Ability to direct delivery of quality and safe visitor services. 

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