Forest and Parks Administrator

Price County Forestry and Parks Department

The Price County currently has an opening for the position of Forest and Parks Administrator. This is a full time exempt, non-represented high level management position in the Forestry and Parks Department and is responsible for the administration, direction and supervision of all policies, budgets, programs, functions and staff of the Forestry and Parks Department. This position is also expected to be a working supervisor who spends a significant portion of their time in field work.

The primary focus of this position is the Forest programs for sustainability to provide revenue for Price County Government while also satisfying ecological and social-economic needs of the present and future generations of Price County residents. The secondary focus of this position shall be the County Parks programs and recreational trails within Price County. Starting annual salary for the position is $48,609 - $54,163.

Minimum Qualifications for this position are:

• Possess a high-school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry with minimum of four to seven years' experience in forest administration and management
• At least three years' supervisory experience in personnel management
• Experience in preparing, monitoring and adhering to Departmental Budget
• Experience in park and recreational trail management to include design and maintenance
• Experience in building relationships with various groups of people
• Experience in Public Speaking
• Class D Driver's license and CDL or the ability to obtain CDL within 6 months of employment
• Access to a reliable, insured vehicle meeting Price County Coverage Standards

The selection process for this position may include an employment history evaluation, a personal interview and a pre-employment physical, including drug screening

PLEASE NOTE: A Price County Application Form must be fully completed and must be received, along with a resume, by application deadline in order to be considered for this position. Application materials are available:

• In person or by mail from the Price County Personnel Department, Price County Courthouse 126 Cherry St., Phillips, WI 54555
• By phone at (715)339-6404 - Please leave message with spelling of name and address.
• By email at payroll@co.price.wi.us
• Online at www.co.price.wi.us
• Fax number (715) 339-6434

Completed applications must be received by the Price County Personnel Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd, 2012.

Price County is an equal opportunity employer