We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, Missouri. Shifts vary with the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility. Must also work varying shifts depending on holidays, emergencies, and special events. Two weekends per month minimum are required during on-season, April 1 – October 31.

• Position duties serve as the senior level manager to manage all aspects of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park and its management unit.
• Oversee the visitor service operation at the park that includes campground, complex day-use area, a heavily used recreational swimming area and a contracted concession operation.
• Supervise, train, guide, and lead staff at the park.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are properly maintained and operational
• Steward the cultural and natural resources at the park which includes revenues, accounts payable, budget management and monthly reporting
• Ensure facility is compliant with all applicable laws, policies and procedures and permits.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills/competencies:

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost- effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing

Other Preferred Qualifications/Experience/Special Job Requirements:

• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid operator’s license.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts. Must work two weekends a month from April 1 to October 31 and every third weekend from November 1 to March 31.
• Available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.
• Must be able to walk long distances on uneven terrain in all kinds of weather and environmental conditions and have the ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision to staff ranging from hourly seasonals to full time professional staff.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can include: Park Management, Parks and Recreations, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Botany, Biology, Natural Sciences, Business of Public Administration or related field AND 5 or more years of management, supervision and participation in interpretation, preservation, protection, maintenance and enhancement of state parks and historic sites (Substitutions for additional education or experience may be allowed).
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings, and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Krista Kennon, Eastern Region Deputy Director, 314-210-7290 or krista.kennon@dnr.mo.gov

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Amy Richards (Recruiter), 573-526-1640 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov