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 Meramec State Park, 115 Meramec Park Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080. Work shifts will vary according to facility demands and will include working a minimum of two weekends a month from April 1 to October 31. Housing is available.

• Oversee and manage the overall operation and maintenance of Meramec State Park and Onondaga Cave State Park in a management unit, including operation and maintenance of campgrounds, caves, day use areas, trail network, historic buildings and grounds, lodging, retail, small maintenance and repair projects, visitor service functions and organized group camps.
• Supervise permanent, seasonal, temporary, and volunteer employees in the protection, maintenance, operation, and repair of state parks, natural and cultural resources, facilities, equipment, and systems. Skill in managing and collaborating with staff.
• Plan and direct natural or cultural history interpretation, resource management and research for Meramec State Park and Onondaga Cave State Park.
• Plan and coordinate special events, group outings, and special program requests with a variety of stakeholders
• Collaborate with other agencies and/or stakeholders always seeking for opportunities to partner to better serve visitor 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

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

• 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, 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 (Substitutions for additional education or experience may be allowed)
• 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

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 1 to October 31.
• 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 and carry 25 pounds
• MDC Level I Prescribed Fire Training within first 6 months of appointment.

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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