Superintendent

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.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at Echo Bluff State Park 35244 Echo Bluff Drive: Eminence, MO. Shift is Monday through Friday (five 8-hour days per week), 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch break). Shifts may vary with the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility; that could include working nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts. Must be available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.

Located in a very scenic and rural portion of Missouri this position is a great opportunity to manage the Current River Management Unit consisting of Echo Bluff State Park, Current River State Park, and the Trails of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry. The area is an outdoor recreation haven within the management unit and Ozark National Scenic Riverways with ample opportunities in the area for floating the scenic riverways, hiking, backpacking, camping, etc.

• Oversee and manage the overall operation and maintenance of Current River Management Unit consisting of Echo Bluff State Park, Current River State Park, and Trails of the Roger Pryor Backcountry, including operation and maintenance of campgrounds, day use areas, trail network, historic buildings and grounds, lodging, small maintenance and repair projects, and visitor service functions.
• Supervise permanent, seasonal, temporary, and volunteer employees in the protection, maintenance, operation, and repair of state parks/historic sites, natural and cultural resources, facilities, equipment, and systems. Skill in managing and collaborating with staff.
• Plan and direct natural or cultural history interpretation, resource management and research for Current River Management Unit.
• Plan and coordinate special events, group outings, and special program requests with a variety of stakeholders.
• Colaborate with other agencies and/or stakeholders always seeking for opportunities to partner to better serve visitors or protect resources
• Skill in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and/or preparing federal or state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned program.
• Assist in resource stewardship activities.
• Ability to develop budget and project recommendations and perform administrative functions including revenue and procurement.
• Respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, disturbances, natural disasters, and any other significant events within the park.
• Oversee concession contract and work with concessionaire’s on providing a quality experience to visitors

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

• Leadership : Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Manages Human Resources : Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance.
• Self-Management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Physical Strength and Agility : Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• 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 environment.
• Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Planning & Evaluating : Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can include Park Management, Parks and Recreation, 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 . (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

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.

Carl Bonnell Deputy Regional Director, 417-230-9070 or carl.bonnell@dnr.mo.gov

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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