Working Title: Parks and Trails Area Supervisor
Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 95137
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/03/2026
Closing Date : 07/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : DNR Parks & Trails Region 3
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes
Salary Range: $37.28 - $53.97 / hourly; $77,841 - $112,689 / 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 DNR is seeking to fill one (1) NR Supervisor 4 Parks and Trails (Parks and Trails Area Supervisor) position in St. Paul, MN. Days of work are typically Monday - Friday. Work hours are generally 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. and may include some evenings, 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. Within the 9-county metro area, this position manages parks and trails operations and facilities including 4 state trails, 80 public water access, over 100 fishing piers, state water trails, grant-in-aid snowmobile and ski trails as well as the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area. This position oversees a staff of 17 employees located at three unique/remote locations as well as manages a budget of $1.5 million.
Responsibilities include:
Exercises authority in supervising staff and equitably administers labor plans and agreements.
Provides administrative oversight of fiscal management, planning, policy development, and conducts 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 field and THREE 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 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 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
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.
Experience managing remote work teams
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 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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status)
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.
