Park Specialist

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 Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood, Mo. 63005. Work shifts will vary according to facility demands and will include working a minimum of two weekends per month in the on-season and some holidays in the both the on and off season.

• Assist with visitor center operations, campground management, grounds keeping, maintenance/repair and resource stewardship functions in both the on and off season.
• Assist with the accounts payable functions for the facility, submitting invoices, and reconciling expenditures.
• Assist with administrative functions including annual budget requests, tracking and managing budget allocations, project recommendations, bidding and purchasing materials and services, and revenue management.
• Assist with overseeing the work and behavior of seasonal, volunteer, including the ability to mentor and coach staff.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events, group outings, and special program requests with a variety of stakeholder
• Work as a liaison between the facility and other entities in the surrounding areas
• Respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, disturbances, natural disasters, and any other significant events within the facility.
• Act in the absence of the Park Superintendent and/or Assistant Park Superintendent, independently make sound decisions and directing staff as needed.

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

• 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, 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.)

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.

Preferred Qualifications and 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 a month from April 1 through October 31 with occasional weekend work in the off season.

• Available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.

• Must be able to work in all weather extremes.

• Must be able to perform work that may be physically demanding.

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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