Superintendent

Job Description:

Superintendent

Description

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 Onondaga Cave State Park, 7556 Missouri H, Leasburg, MO 65535. Shifts are primarily Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Position will require working a minimum of two weekends a month during the on season. Must be available to participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars requiring overnight stays.

• Oversee and manage all planning, development and administration aspects of Onondaga Cave State Park including operation and maintenance of caves, campground, day use and grounds, extensive trail system along with revenue collection, accounts payable, budget management and monthly reporting. Oversee large self-operated concession operation
• Oversee the work and behavior of staff and directly supervise, train and mentor staff at the park
• Ensure the preservation, protection and interpretation of the cultural and natural resources at the park
• Coordinate special events, group outings, and special program requests with a variety of stakeholders including the park’s friends group
• Respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, lost hikers, disturbances, natural disasters, and any other significant events within the park
• Collaborate with other agencies and or stakeholders always seeking for opportunities to partner to better serve visitor 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

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
• Leadership : Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Written Communication : Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Interpersonal Skills : Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• 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.

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. ( 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.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Special Job Requirements

• Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management
• Knowledge of managerial techniques, administrative practices, and health and safety techniques related to general maintenance and cleaning of public facilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in-person, phone and email to staff, park visitors and state and local organizations
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts as needed. Must work a minimum of two weekends per month from April 1 to October 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 and carry 25 pounds
• MDC Level I prescribed fire training or equivalent within first six months of appointment
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision to staff
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license

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.

Ed Schott, Superintendent at 573-468-6072 or ed.schott@dnr.mo.gov

Or

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

Salary:

$58,416-$58,815 per Year