Property Assistant Manager

State of Indiana•Martinsville, IN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Assistant Manager supports the daily operations of a mid-to-large Indiana Department of Natural Resources property in coordination with the property manager. The position oversees maintenance, construction, repairs, safety, emergency response, resource management, public-use programs, interpretive services, budgets, revenue, partnerships, and employee supervision. The role may provide direct supervision to one or more staff members. It is based at Morgan-Monroe State Forest, a property of more than 25,000 acres offering recreation and visitor facilities. The position requires on-call availability 24 hours a day and requires the employee to live onsite when housing is available. The employee must be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. This position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional hours may be required to perform essential functions or other assigned work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry, Biology, Business Administration, Recreation, or a closely related field.
Working knowledge of resource-management best practices.
Ability to hire, direct, train, develop, motivate, discipline, and evaluate employees with varying skill levels.
Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, staff, visitors, customers, media, special-interest groups, vendors, and government agencies.
Working knowledge of current and historical construction methods, construction management, and construction industry standards, including excavation, aggregate, concrete, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, code compliance, and safety.
Working knowledge of and ability to supervise the operation, maintenance, and repair of construction equipment, commercial mowing equipment, light trucks and sedans, and power and hand tools.
Working knowledge of and ability to apply recreation management, forestry, and fish and wildlife science principles to achieve goals and objectives.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while directing property operations according to established guidelines.
Organizational skills to plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially regarding personnel matters.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to provide feedback, guidance, or corrective action, and to coach and develop employee skills.
Willingness to travel with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to live onsite when housing is available.
Availability to be on call 24 hours a day.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of a mid-to-large DNR property in coordination with the property manager.
Direct, supervise, inspect, and monitor Inn maintenance, construction projects, and repairs.
Direct and monitor construction, maintenance, and repair projects using in-house, temporary, and contract labor.
Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of heavy vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Serve on call for emergency response; monitor security and safety operations and determine when law enforcement or emergency services are needed.
Assist with planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing natural, cultural/historic, fish and wildlife, fish culture, and/or timber management practices.
Assist with planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing public-use activities such as hunting, wildlife viewing, camping, hiking, and boating.
Assist with overseeing and evaluating interpretive services, including programming, naturalist activities, visitor center operations, and interpretive signage.
Assist in developing, implementing, and tracking a biennial budget; administer operating, preventive maintenance, and rehabilitation funds.
When directed, report, direct, monitor, and reconcile revenue and fee collections, donations, change funds, and resale accounts.
Assist the property manager with camping program operations, including sales, revenue collection, reservation system management, and visitor services.
Represent the property and department with local partnerships and organizations at meetings and events, alongside the property manager or as the manager’s proxy.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees; clarify responsibilities and support ongoing professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards and deadlines and follows proper procedures.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Benefits

Three medical plan options with prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with a biweekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave for eligible employees, up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, up to 15 hours of paid community service leave, and a combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.