Property Assistant Manager

Indiana Department of Correction•Kankakee, IL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Assistant Manager supports the daily operations of a small Indiana Department of Natural Resources property, working in the property manager’s absence and in coordination with the manager. The position helps plan and direct public use, construction and maintenance projects, natural and cultural resource management, interpretive and educational services, budgeting, revenue oversight, community partnerships, and staff supervision. The role may also support camping operations and visitor services. It may provide direct supervision to one or more staff members. The position is based at Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area, a 4,199-acre property with open water, marshes, riparian timber, periodically flooded crop fields, and 11 miles of river. The property offers fishing, hunting, trapping, and wildlife watching. The role requires living onsite when housing is available, being on call 24 hours a day, and serving in on-call status for emergency response. Travel may be required, with reasonable accommodation. This position is exempt from overtime compensation; employees may need to work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation.

Requirements

Be willing to travel, with reasonable accommodation.
Live onsite when housing is available.
Be on call 24 hours a day.
Have working knowledge of best practices in resource management.
Be able to hire, direct, train, develop, motivate, discipline, and evaluate employees with varying skill levels.
Communicate effectively with superiors, staff, visitors, customers, media, special interest groups, vendors, and other governmental agencies.
Have working knowledge of construction methods, construction management, and industry standards, including excavation, aggregate, concrete, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, code compliance, and safety.
Be able to supervise the operation, maintenance, and repair of construction equipment, commercial mowing equipment, light trucks and sedans, and power and hand tools.
Have working knowledge of, and ability to apply, recreation management, forestry, and fish and wildlife science principles.
Work independently with minimal supervision in directing property operations according to established guidelines.
Plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Maintain confidentiality, especially when handling personnel matters.
Delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Effectively provide feedback, guidance, or corrective action, and coach and develop employee skills.
Be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least four years of experience applying relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities in natural resources, fish and wildlife management, forestry, biology, business administration, recreation, or a similar setting or field may be considered.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of a small DNR property in the absence of and in coordination with the property manager.
Assist with planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing public use activities on the property.
Direct and monitor construction, maintenance, and repair projects using in-house, temporary, and contract labor.
May assist with camping program operations, including sales, revenue collection, reservation system operation, customer service, entrance control, and visitor services.
Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of heavy vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Serve in on-call status for emergency response; monitor security and safety operations and determine when law enforcement or emergency services are required.
Assist with planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing natural resource, cultural and historic resource, fish and wildlife, fish culture, and/or forest management practices and procedures.
Assist with overseeing and evaluating interpretive services, including naturalist programs, educational programming, interpretive signage, display development, and visitor center operations.
Assist in developing, implementing, and tracking a biennial budget and administer operating, preventive maintenance, and rehabilitation funds.
May report, direct, monitor, and reconcile revenue and fee collections, donations, change funds, and resale accounts.
Represent the property and department with local partnerships and organizations by attending meetings and events, alongside or as a proxy for the property manager.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees; clarify responsibilities and expectations.
Set employee expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, evaluate performance, and ensure work meets standards, deadlines, and procedures.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave, and paid holidays.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.