Supv Parks & Trails

Position: NR Supv 1 Parks & Trails
Location: Ely

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* Working Title:

1 Parks & Trails*
* ** Job Class:
Natural Resources Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 94784

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** Location** :
Bear Head Lake State Park

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/10/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/30/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** :
Parks and Trails Region 2

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, Occasional night shifts

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** Days of Work** :
Varies

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** Travel Required** :
Occasionally for training

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** Salary Range:**  $29.33 - $42.61 / hourly; $61,241 - $88,969 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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 DNR is seeking to fill one (1) unlimited (year-round) full-time Natural Resources Supervisor 1 position at Bear Head Lake State Park, near Ely, MN. Days and hours of work will vary and include some evenings, weekends and holidays.

This position exists to direct and implement the Department of Natural Resources' and the Division of Parks and Trails' programs, activities, policies, budgets, and rules at Bear Head Lake State Park and Ash River, Wakemup Bay, and Wooden frog Forest Recreation Areas.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ 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.

+ 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.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Current (ONE YEAR) experience as a Natural Resources Supervisor 1 - Parks.

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** Associates degree
** in Natural Resources Management, Parks and Recreation, Business, Communications or other closely related field; and  
** TWO YEARS
** of para-professional or professional experience that includes leadwork, directing staff, or managing a…