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 is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at Knob Noster State Park, 873 SE 10 Road, Knob Noster, MO 65336 . This position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break. Shifts may vary occasionally with the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility. This position will require working regularly rotating weekends, and working nights, holidays, and special events as necessary. (On-site Housing is available.)

• This position is responsible for the administrative and supervisory oversight of Knob Noster State Park as well as the 61 ‑mile west section of Katy Trail State Park and 47.5 miles of the west section of the Rock Island Trail ; including oversight of daily operations, trails, campground, day use areas, park office, budgeting, directing maintenance priorities, meeting operational standards, staff work schedules, and direct supervision.

• Must be able to exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgement in planning and implementing the work.

• Supervise permanent, seasonal, temporary, and volunteer employees at Knob Noster State Park and Katy Trail State Park 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. This includes meeting with Katy Trail maintenance staff once per week at 6 a.m.

• Greets the public and discusses the facility’s resources, rules, and regulations relating to the state park and state historic site system.

• Develop, schedule, and participate in special events, interpretive programs, and informational public meetings.

• Establish a functional, proactive, working relationship with the media, local governments, local constituency groups and other stake holders.

• Research, collect, organizes, draft data for fiscal, statistical, and operational reports.

• Assists in implementing state park or historic site development projects, which include expansions, new construction, renovations, and maintenance.

• Respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, disturbances, natural disasters, and any other significant events within the park.

• Position must be available to work on weekends, holidays, and evenings, in order to respond to incidents and to visitors’ needs at the park (which is open year-round).

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

• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Interpersonal Skills:(**) Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• 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.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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 five 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 .

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Other Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Special Job Requirements

• Required to work at least two weekends per month (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun) during the “On-Season” which is April 16 - October 31.

Must be able to work well with little direct supervision.

• Must be able to work with outside agencies and landowners regarding issues related to State Parks.
• Must be able to speak and give presentations at public meetings and events.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts.
• Available to participate in special events, meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.
• Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain in all kinds of weather and environmental conditions and have the ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Proficient with current technology and ability to use computer programs to manage and present reports, proposals and professional communications with both team members and the public.
• 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.

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.

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• State of Missouri

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