Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. DNR Fish & Wildlife enriches the quality of life for present and future generations by balancing the biological, ecological, recreational, and economic benefits of Indiana’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

Kankakee FWA is a 4,199-acre that includes open water, marshes, riparian timber, periodically flooded crop fields, and 11 miles of river. The entire area is situated in what was the Kankakee Grand Marsh, which once covered hundreds of thousands of acres. Most of the marsh was drained in the late 1800s for agricultural use. Activites inlcude fishing, hunting, trapping, and wildlife watching.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Property Operations & Management

• Oversees daily operations of a small DNR property in the absence of and in coordination with the property manager.
• Assists with planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing public use activities on the property.
• Directs and monitors construction, maintenance and repair projects using both in-house, temporary and contract labor.
• May assist with operation of a camping program including sales, revenue collection, reservation system operation, customer service, entrance control, and visitor services.

Safety & Emergency Management

• Ensures the safe operation and maintenance of heavy vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Required to serve in on‑call status for emergency response.
• Monitors security and safety operations and determines when law enforcement or emergency services are required.

Resource Management & Education

• Assists with planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing natural resource management, cultural and historic resource management, fish & wildlife management, fish culture, and/or forest management practices and procedures.
• Assists with overseeing and evaluating interpretive services including naturalist programs, educational programming, interpretive signage, display development, and visitor center operations.

Budgeting & Revenue Oversight

• Assists in development, implementation, and tracking of a biennial budget; administer operating, preventive maintenance, and rehabilitation funds.
• May be responsible for reporting, directing, monitoring, reconciling, and reporting revenue and fee collections, donations, change funds, and resale accounts.

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Represents the property and department with local partnerships and organizations by attending meetings and events, both alongside the property manager and as the manager’s proxy.

Talent Management & Supervision 

• Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees, ensuring responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood.
• Sets expectations, measures progress, provides ongoing feedback, and evaluates employee performance. Ensures work meets standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. 
• Required to live onsite when housing is available
• Required to be “on call” 24 hours a day.
• Working knowledge of best practices in regards to resource management.
• Ability to hire, direct, train, develop, motivate, discipline and evaluate a diverse range of employees with varying levels of skill to meet operational demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, staff, visitors, customers, media, special interest groups, vendors and other governmental agencies to promote department and division goals, satisfy needs of the organization, and to present a positive public image.
• Working knowledge of current and historical construction methods, construction management and construction industry standards to include: excavating, aggregate, concrete, carpentry (framing through finish), electrical, plumbing, HVAC, code compliance and safety, etc.
• Working knowledge and ability to supervise the operation, maintenance and repair of construction equipment, commercial mowing equipment, light trucks and sedans, power and hand tools.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of recreation management, forestry, and fish & wildlife science to meet goals and objectives.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in directing property operations according to established guidelines.
• Possess organizational skills in planning and coordinating a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidential requests, especially when dealing with personnel issues.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required. However, at least four (4) years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in natural resources, fish and wildlife management, forestry, biology, business administration, recreation, or similar setting/field may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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