Working Title: Park Supervisor
Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 93510
Location : _Big Bog State Recreation Area
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/16/2026
Closing Date : 05/06/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Parks and Trails Region 1
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Varies
Travel Required : Yes, Occasional
Salary Range: $34.11 - $49.39 / hourly; $71,221 - $103,126 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Trails are seeking to fill one (1) full-time Natural Resources Supervisor 3 / Park Supervisor position located at Big Bog State Recreation Area. This is an unlimited (year-round) position. Days of work will vary, and they include weekends and holidays. Hours of work are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
This position exists to supervise, direct, and administer complex operations and programs of state parks, trails, recreation areas, and outdoor recreation and natural resource management programs with diverse funding sources, and establishing and maintaining external relationships. It will supervise the Big Bog State recreation Area, Zippel Bay State Park, Franz Jevne State Park, Garden Island State Recreation Area, Blueberry Hill Forest Campground, and Faunce Forest Campground.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Exercise authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered and employees perform assigned job duties to achieve program, work plan, unit and section objectives.
Lead and administer fiscal management, planning, policy development, and grant administration to accomplish agency and division goals and objectives and comply with rules and guidelines.
Direct and administer enforcement, emergency, to protect resources, facilities, visitors and staff; and ensure state, agency, department and division rules are followed.
Direct visitor services and public relations activities to ensure positive visitor experiences, promote positive public relations; inform the public and others about division activities and goals.
Lead collaborative efforts with others as appropriate to develop, direct and evaluate implementation of resource management programs so that natural communities and cultural resources are restored, protected, or rehabilitated consistent with statewide and regional objectives and requirements.
Direct design and administration of development, maintenance, operational, real estate, and rehabilitation activities and 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.
Establish internal and external partnerships with private citizens, private business, interest groups, local divisions of government or other government agencies to advance the priorities of the division and DNR.
Assure responsibility for safety and accountability for safety performance so that employees perform tasks according to established safety procedures and reduce injuries and equipment damage.
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 Resource 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.
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 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 perform physically demanding tasks and operate in adverse and extreme environments.
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of vehicles, shop and office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years managing budgets.
Two or more years in facilities management.
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, services, and safety practices.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record; per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency.
Applicants must have the ability to mee 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
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
