Manager, Park Services

Manager, Park Services

Hiring range: $74,214 to $89,065 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

Position Description: The Anoka County Parks mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Manager, Park Services who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include providing leadership for and strategic initiatives through managing and directing all business administration, financial, operational, and management of reservation facilities (picnic pavilions, campgrounds, and meeting facilities) and high-quality guest experiences. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of September 15, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits: * Salary: $74,214 to $89,065 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour). * 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). * 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. * Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more. * Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. * Pension plan and other retirement investment options. * Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location: This position will work at the Bunker Hills Activities Center located at 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Manager, Park Services. * Oversee comprehensive operations and budgeting, planning, and implementation ensuring guests receive excellent customer service at County meeting & event facilities, campgrounds, gatehouses, and visitor centers. * Direct planning and implementation of department programs and services, including park services and customer relations programs. * Provide direction for planning and implementation of programs to educate and engage the public regarding park ordinances, natural resources and wildlife. * Develop and implement maintenance guidelines and management. * Monitor and analyze park usage metrics; ensure visitor counts are reported to Met Council in accordance with program requirements. * Implement a system-wide risk management program and respond to a wide variety of emergency situations such as severe weather, medical and other incidents. * Provide direction to staff to prioritize workloads, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.

Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed: Requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on year-for-year basis. Successfully pass driver's license background check. Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed: Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience leading a team. Ability to analyze situations and determine the best course of action for the situation.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions: Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing. Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment. Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various park maintenance equipment depending on assignment. Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, UTV's, and boats. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County: As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote.