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
Pomme de Terre State Park, 23451 Park Entrance Road, Pittsburg, Missouri. During the on-season (April - October) the position will be required to work holidays, weekends and some evenings or split shifts. Work hours are 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m with a 30-minute lunch.
- Assist the Park Manager in planning, implementing, and directing the operation, maintenance, and visitor services at Pomme de Terre State Park.
- Manage and maintain the day-to-day operations of the campground, all day use areas and the trail network.
- Assist the Park Manager in overseeing and performing all activities regarding this facility, including oversight of daily operations, budgeting, maintenance procedures, project construction, operational standards.
- 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 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.
- This position also assists with overseeing the administration of a complex concession contract that includes a marina, boat rentals, lodging, grill, and various water activities.
- Must be able to work in a facility with two separate management areas with high visitation and recreational demands during the on-season.
- Must have skills in using software which may include word processing, spreadsheets, email, and point of sale.
- Be able to count cash, follow policies and procedures carefully, be honest in reporting mistakes, and trustworthy.
- Working the campground schedules may require working late evenings. Must be able to make wise and independent decisions when serving as the manager on duty.
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.
- Reading Comprehension : Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
- Teaches Others : Helps others learn; identifies training needs; provides constructive reinforcement; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
- Physical Strength and Agility : Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
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 Four 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 BalanceOur 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.
