Winneshiek County - Executive Director - Fort Atkinson, IA

My County Parks; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS retirement

HSA

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible benefits

Christmas Club

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Job summary

My County Parks in Iowa is seeking a qualified park management professional to join the county system. The role supports the Director in overseeing four full-time and one part-time staff across 23 parks and wildlife areas, bike trails, a nature center and three campgrounds.

Qualifications include a four-year degree in natural resources or related field, with at least five years in conservation; application materials include resume, cover letter, references, and county application by the stated

Qualifications

• Four-year degree with major in natural resources, outdoor recreation, public administration, or related field.
• Five years’ experience in the conservation field preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources / related field

Job description

Located inthe beautiful Driftless Region of Northeast Iowa – why just vacation here whenyou can live and work here!

WCCBhas 4 full-time and 1 part-time staff under the Director, manages 23 parks andwildlife areas, three regional bike trails, a nature center under restoration, andthree campgrounds.

Benefits include: Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS). The County will pay the health insurance premium, except for $1/month for each eligible regular full-time employee toward a single and employee/child(ren). The County will contribute the cost of an employee/child(ren) plan to the employee/spouse and family plans. The employee will pay the balance of the premium for the employee/spouse and family plans. The current carrier is Wellmark. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are available as well. The County will pay the life insurance premium for each eligible regular full-time employee toward a single policy worth $20,000. Voluntary life insurance at the expense of the employee deducted through payroll. Our present carrier is Reliance Standard. The County will pay the premium for each eligible regular full-time employee toward a single policy worth $5,000. Voluntary critical illness insurance at the expense of the employee deducted through payroll. The present carrier is Reliance Standard. The County also offers optical, life,dental insurance, AFLAC, Flex benefit cafeteria plan, and Christmas Club payroll deductions . There are ten paid holidays each year. Vacation is calculated from the employment anniversarydate, accruing 10 days the first year.

Qualifications

Minimum four-year degree, with major course work in natural resources, outdoor recreation, public administration, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the conservation field is preferred.

To Apply

Send resume, cover letter, three references, and a county application to Board Chair, Kristin Torresdal, 200 S. Ogden St., Ossian, IA 52161, [e-mail] Deadline: Open Until Filled – First review of applications is Friday, June 12, 2026