Manager, Park Services

Job Posting End Date: September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

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.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 09/10/2025 in order to be considered.

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 at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/Benefits

• 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