Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 33635
Agency: Department of Game Fish & Parks
Location: Ft. Pierre, SDSalary: $61,036.42 - $65,377.37 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 11/26/2025
Working for the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks is not only a job, but it is about working together with colleagues, customers, landowners, and partner organizations to ensure that our state's outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Our atmosphere empowers professional success and team building, while fostering relationships to build a culture focused on our four strategic plan goals: habitat and access, asset management, customer service, and operational excellence.
The Oahe Downstream Recreation Area park district is made up of multiple park areas in Stanley, Sully and Hughes counties in central SD. Major park areas include: Oahe Downstream Recreation Area - a beautiful park located below the Oahe dam at the headwaters of Lake Sharpe. The area boasts a large campground, camping cabins and other lodging facilities. The recreation area offers numerous amenities boat ramp facilities (gun range, archery range, off-highway vehicle area, 18 basket disc golf course and others); Spring Creek Creek Recreation Area - diverse recreation area that offers modern lodging, full service 55-slip marina, concessionaire-operated restaurant and c-store on Lake Oahe; Cow Creek Recreation Area - moderate sized camping destination with world-class fishing. The park offers 46 campsites, some with a group camping aspect, 4 camping cabins and a very busy boat ramp; Okobojo Point Recreation Area - a beautiful, peaceful, first-come-first-serve camping destination with a group camping aspect. The area boast 18 campsites that can accommodate multiple camping units and offers a camping opportunity unlike others often found in campground settings. In addition, this supervisor also oversees a number of public water access areas on Lake Oahe that offer both boat ramps, docks, fish cleaning facilities and some primitive camping.
The
District Park Supervisor will direct and/or oversee the work of all district permanent staff, a team of seasonal employees and on-site volunteers; they will implement administrative directives and standard operating procedures such as interviewing, recommending for hire, training seasonal employees and volunteers; plan and assist with programming, special events and site interpretation at the various locations throughout the district; preparing and prioritizing an annual work plan for maintenance, operations, and conservation of the parks natural resources including long-range capital development projects; maintaining park facilities at maximum efficiency; performing administrative tasks to meet customer needs and expectations; and provide public and staff safety.
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Game Fish & Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ .
Licenses and Certifications:- Valid driver license is required.
- Pesticide applicators permit issued by the SDDANR would be beneficial.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
The ability to manage a large park district operation utilizing interpersonal communication skills to be able to build/maintain relationships with staff, visitors and various special interest groups that are connected to the numerous park locations. Organizational skills and an understanding of standard business practices in operating campground resources. Experience in Point of Sale applications, natural resource management, building maintenance, programming and special event coordination would be very critical to the success of this district park opportunity. The candidate must possess a degree in a related field such as park management, business, and/or natural resources.
Knowledge of:
- personnel supervision/management;
- volunteer and seasonal labor oversight/recruitment;
- natural resources management practices;
- facility management;
- programming;
- collaborating with invested stakeholders.
Skill to:
- implement policies and procedures to assure safe, efficient operations;
- maintain, conserve and care for the long-term preservation of the various parks and natural resources;
- use applicable social media outlets to promote the parks and programming opportunities;
- develop and manage special events.
Ability to:
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- perform duties and responsibilities independently within established policies and procedures;
- provide work direction to permanent and seasonal staff and volunteers;
- oversee recruitment and training; and
- perform administrative tasks such as keeping accurate records, POS oversight, auditing others' records, writing local contracts for services and buying supplies.
This position will navigate and communicate with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service as well as a number of stakeholders that provide insight and assistance to manage a number of facilities.
The District Park Supervisor works in a typical office environment and outdoors in all types of weather conditions as work and projects dictate.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and references. Provide a detailed description of current or previous work experience that includes history of natural resource and or campground management and applicable business practices. Include supervisory experience including the type and number of employees supervised. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2RR
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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