NR Supv 4 Parks & Trails

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Willow River (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Park Manager to lead Wild River State Park operations and programs near Center City, MN. The role includes supervising park staff, managing budgets, and coordinating visitor services and resource management with a focus on safety and inclusion.

The position requires a relevant degree with supervisory experience and a track record in natural resources settings, plus strong conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Current one year experience as Natural Resources Supervisor 4 – Parks.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree as listed and three years professional level experience in natural resources setting.
• Three years supervisory experience in a governmental agency or natural resources setting.
• Conflict resolution skills/experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and administer park operations and programs.
• Manage a budget of approximately $483,000.
• Oversee fiscal management, planning, policy development, and grant administration.
• Develop, direct, and evaluate resource management programs.
• Direct development, maintenance, operations, real estate, and rehabilitation activities.
• Direct enforcement, safety, visitor services and public relations activities.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Natural Resources/ Parks & Recreation/ related field

Three years professional experience in natural resources setting

Three years supervisory experience in a governmental agency/ natural resource setting

Budget development and fiscal management experience

Job description

Working Title: Park Manager

Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID: 97076
• Location: Wild River State Park
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Closing Date: 11/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit: DNR Parks & Trails Region 3
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies
• Days of Work: Varies
• Travel Required: Yes
• Salary Range: $37.28 - $53.97 / hourly; $77,841 - $112,689 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

• Job ID: 97076
• Location: Wild River State Park
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Posted: 10/23/2026
• Closing Date: 11/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit: DNR Parks & Trails Region 3
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies
• Days of Work: Varies
• Travel Required: Yes
• Salary Range: $37.28 - $53.97 / hourly; $77,841 - $112,689 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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) Natural Resources Supervisor 4 Parks and Trails position at Wild River State Park near Center City, MN. Days of work are Monday‑Sunday, typically to include alternating and/or partial weekend shifts, and some holidays. Shifts are typically 8 am – 4:30 pm but may include occasional evening work. This position is anticipated to be FLSA ‑ Exempt year‑round.

This position exists to supervise, direct, and administer the very diverse operations and programs of Wild River State Park. The incumbent is independently in charge of unit or geographic area that is large in size, and scope, having diverse programs, budgets, facilities, specialties and/or staffing. This position manages a budget of approximately $483,000.

• Exercises authority in supervising staff and equitably administers labor plans and agreements.
• Provides administrative oversight of fiscal management, planning, policy development, and conducts grant administration in collaboration with others as needed.
• Collaborates with others to develop, direct and evaluate the implementation of resource management programs.
• Directs design and implementation of development, maintenance, operational, real estate, and rehabilitation activities and programs.
• Directs enforcement, emergency, visitor, interpretive and public relations services and activities.
• Establishes internal and external partnerships, facilitates consensus building and conducts other duties as assigned.
• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, productive and inclusive work environment for all employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current (ONE YEAR) experience as a Natural Resources Supervisor 4 – Parks

OR

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Natural Resources Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Science, Communications, public relations, business management, political science, public administration, social science, education, interpretation, or closely related field and THREE YEARS professional level experience in a natural resources setting, agency or organization; including budget development and fiscal management, work planning and partnership and visitor management experience and THREE YEARS of supervisory experience in a governmental agency, or in a natural resource setting, organization or agency.

AND

• Conflict resolution skills/experience