Assistant 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.

This position will be located at Cuivre River State Park, 678 State Route 147, Troy, Mo. 63379. Work shifts will vary according to facility demands and will include working a minimum of two weekends per month and various holidays .

• Assist with the overall operation and maintenance of Cuivre River State Park, including day use areas, trail networks, small maintenance and repair projects, and visitor service functions.
• Oversee the work and behavior of seasonal, volunteer, and full-time staff, including the ability to mentor and coach staff. This position supervises full time maintenance team members.
• Assist in activities that include but are not limited to maintaining and ordering inventory, maintain computerized records, store/stock inventory, operations of point of sale, and conducting inventory counts.
• Assist with the administrative functions including: annual budget requests, tracking and managing budget allocations, project recommendations, bidding and purchasing materials and services, and revenue management and accounts payable functions to include submitting invoices and reconciling expenditures.
• Participate in planning and directing natural or cultural history interpretation, resource management and research with the park.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events, group outings, and special program requests with a variety of stakeholders associated with the park.
• Directly assist with the resource stewardship activities associated within the park and the unit.
• Respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, disturbances, natural disasters, and any other significant events within the site.
• Independently make sound decisions and direct staff as needed.

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

• 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.
• 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.

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, Biology, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Business or Public Administration, or related field (Experience involving management, supervision, and active participation in various activities involving interpretation, preservation, protection, maintenance, and enhancement of state parks and historic sites may substitute for the required education.)

(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 for denying consideration to any applicant

Other Preferred Qualifications/Experience/Special Job Requirements:

• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts. Must work a minimum of two weekends per month from April 1st through October 31st with other potential weekend shifts throughout the year based on circumstance.
• 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 25 pounds
• Must obtain MDC level 130/190 prescribed fire training within first 6 month of employment.

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.

Jason Harrison, Superintendent, Cuivre River State Park, 636-528-7247, jason.harrison@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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