Assistant Park Supervisor - NR Supv 1 Parks & Trails

Assistant Park Supervisor -  1 Parks & Trails

At the DNR, we are committed to the conservation and management of the state's natural resources for outdoor recreation, economic development, and a sustainable quality of life.

Working Title :
Assistant Park Supervisor
Job Class:  1 Parks and Trails
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job : 95973
• Location: Lake Bronson State Park
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Closing Date: 8/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit: Parks and Trails
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Varies
• Days of Work: Varies
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes, Occasionally for meetings
• Salary Range: $29.84 - $43.36 / hourly; $62,306 - $90,536 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Natural Resources Supervisor 1 Parks and Trails position at Lake Bronson State Park located near Lake Bronson, MN. This position is full-time, year-round. Work shifts will vary during the seven-day work week. Holidays, weekends, and night shifts may be required. For FLSA purposes, this position is anticipated to be Exempt for a portion of the year.

This position exists to provide technical and direct supervisory work in the management and operations of state parks, trails, recreation areas, and outdoor recreation and natural resources management programs. The incumbent works in support of, and under the guidance of, a higher-level supervisor (PAT Supervisor
3). Specifically, the person in this position:

• In close collaboration with management, exercise authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered and employees under the supervisor’s jurisdiction effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve program, work plan, unit, and section objectives.
• Implement resource management projects so that natural communities and cultural resources are restored, protected, or rehabilitated consistent with statewide, regional and division objectives and requirements.
• Direct implementation of development, maintenance, operational, real estate, and rehabilitation programs, so that safe, high-quality facilities and programs are available to the public, natural and cultural resources are preserved and protected, and programs/facilities comply with relevant standards and state codes.
• Conduct enforcement and emergency services and activities to protect resources, facilities, visitors, and staff; and ensure state, agency, department, and division rules are followed.
• Conduct visitor services and public relations activities to ensure positive visitor experiences; promote positive public relations; and inform the public and others about division activities and goals.
• Assist with and collaborate on planning, policy development, and fiscal management, to accomplish agency and division goals and objectives (e.g., integrated work plans, effective policies and use of funds, financial accountability) and in accordance with rules and guidelines.
• To establish partnership with private citizens, private businesses, interest groups, local units of government, other governmental agencies, and department disciplines to accomplish the Department’s mission, and within that, accomplish the PAT Unit’s recreation mission.
• Assure responsibility for safety and accountability for safety performance so that employees perform tasks according to established safety procedures and reduce injuries and equipment damage.

Housing is provided and mandatory. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be given the opportunity to schedule a tour of the housing available.