Classified/Classified-Exempt Position*
Parks and Recreation/Cabwaylingo State Forest Employee in this position serves as the Assistant Superintendent and is responsible for the management, operation, maintenance, and protection of a state-operated facility providing recreational services for the public at Cabwaylingo State Forest. Current facilities on the 8,125 acres of Cabwaylingo State Forest: 15 CCC-era rental cabins; 100-person group camp with kitchen facilities and shower house; 2 campgrounds; concessions, Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) trail system and trail head; picnic areas with rentable shelters; playgrounds; hiking trails; and game courts. Employee is guided by statements of policy and outlined assignments to help ensure businesslike, efficient, and responsible management. Employee is required to exercise considerable discretionary judgment and initiative in planning, directing, and participating in facility programs in the areas of building maintenance; equipment maintenance; grounds maintenance; housekeeping; sanitation; public relations; law enforcement; personnel management and training; resource management; conservation; preservation; public work programs; federal and state regulatory compliance; accounting; recordkeeping; revenue production; budget preparation and control; concession contract administration; public safety; and all related matters. Employee must have the ability to handle and resolve both written and verbal guest complaints in a manner reflecting a positive image for Cabwaylingo. Must have ability to use oral and written instructions in a clear and concise manner and to effectively prepare written reports and correspondence. Employee will assist in training and management of all personnel. Because of the small staff, employee must be capable of performing and inspecting completed work in all areas of operation. Employee will learn State purchasing procedures and obtain a State Purchasing Card to facilitate operation of the forest. Employee may be required to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer (SNRPO) training and pistol qualification requirements as established by DNR Law Enforcement Section. SNRPO trainees will be required to pass a one-time background investigation, pre-employment polygraph examination, psychiatric evaluation, and physical examination. Employee may be assigned or directed to accept "off-facility" responsibilities or special assignments that will take the employee away from their principal area of assignment at Cabwaylingo State Forest including technical research projects, special events, supervision of satellite areas located within the region of the park, statewide temporary managerial assignments, firefighting, and law enforcement duties. Employee must have certification or attend training and become a certified operator to perform work related to the operation of the water and wastewater treatment systems. Must be licensed or eligible to operate a motor vehicle. Employee is required to reside in an on-site Assistant Superintendent residence. Employee will perform all related work as required. Employee required to wear the assigned superintendent uniform and follow all uniform standards. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. Performs related duties as assigned.
The Agency reserves the right and authority to permanently transfer the employee holding this position to another position of equal classification and pay grade within and throughout the Parks and Recreation Section based on the business needs of the Agency.
If, at time of hire, the candidate possesses SNRPO certification, the candidate will be placed in a Classified position. If the candidate does not possess SNRPO certification, the candidate will be placed in a Classified-Exempt position. Upon attaining SNRPO certification, the selected employee may apply and interview for posted positions in the classified service.
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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Substitution: Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience per thirty (30) semester hours of coursework.
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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.
Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver’s license. May need to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol requirements as established by Law Enforcement Section, Division of Natural Resources. May need to pass periodic firearms qualification. May need to pass an initial physical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination designed to determine applicant’s fitness for Special Natural Resources Police Officer enforcement duties.
SPECIAL APPROVED AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: 2 years of professional experience and/or military service will be substituted for the specific (preferred) experience listed above.
PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789
Market Rate: $63,870
Probational Period 1 year per SPB 2851 effective 06/27/2019.
Pay Differentials:
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Park Superintendents who serve as Defensive Tactics Training Instructors in the Special Natural Resources Police Officer Program will receive a shift differential of $100 per month effective February 1, 2014 (SPB 2647).
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Park Superintendents who are not provided an on-park residence will receive a stipend of $1,000 per month in lieu of housing effective June 1, 2012 (SPB 2601).
