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 is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks, and will be located at Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Dr. Imperial, Mo. 63052. Work shifts will vary according to facility demands and will include working a minimum of two weekends per month and some holidays in the on season.
- Position duties serve as the senior level manager to manage all aspects of a management unit. This facility manager is also responsible for the operation and care of two unmanned sites, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site and Governor Daniel Dunklin’s Grave State Historic Site
- Oversee the visitor service operation at the site that includes a grounds complex, trails and a heavily used day use area
- Supervise, train, guide, lead, evaluate and mentor the staff at the park
- Ensure the buildings and grounds are properly maintained and operational
- Steward the cultural/natural resources at the facility ensuring that they are preserved and protected
- Oversee the administrative operation of the facility which includes revenues, accounts payable, budget management, monthly reporting and both internal and external stakeholder expectations
- Ensure the facility is in compliance with all applicable laws, policies and procedures and permits
- Effectively and proficiently deal with personnel actions at all levels
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:
- Planning and 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.
- Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
- Flexibility : Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty.
- Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous
- Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account 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.
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 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.
