Assistant Park 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.

• Serve as a mid-level manager to assist in the management of all aspects the Hawn State Park.
• Assist in the management of facilities and grounds, infrastructure, campground operation, visitor services, revenue collection, budget planning and procurement, employee relations, and natural and cultural resources.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate seasonal maintenance staff in the areas of safety, risk management, equipment operations, and facility maintenance. Conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Assist in resource stewardship activities to include prescribed fire.
• Enforce park rules and regulations in a courteous, safe, and professional manner.
• Ensure facilities comply with all applicable laws, policies and procedures and permits.
• Respond to medical emergencies, personal injuries, natural disasters, lost hikers and other significant events within the park.
• Act in the absence of Park Superintendent, using sound judgement in making decisions.
• This position must complete Level 1 Fire Training or equivalent within 12 months of employment.
• This position may be required to obtain and maintain other required licenses/certifications. If required and if you do not currently possess this license/certification, you will be given 12 months to obtain necessary license/certifications.

• 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.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Decision Making:
  Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; and facilitate change.
• Integrity/Honesty:
  Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can include:
  Park Management, Parks and Recreations, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Botany, Biology, Natural Sciences, Business of Public Administration or related field
• 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.

• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Available to…