Property Assistant Manager

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indianas citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational, and cultural resources on Indianas public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations. Some key initiatives of the forestry program include: Urban Forestry, Fire Management, Forest Health, Forest Legacy, and Forestry Education.

The Morgan-Monroe State Forest encompasses more than 25,000 acres. It is forested with some of the states finest hardwoods. The original settlers of the area cleared and attempted to farm the ridges but were frustrated by the rocky soil that was unsuitable for agriculture. The state purchased the eroded, abandoned land in 1929 to create Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Activities include camping, gold panning, hiking, hunting, and picnicking. Other features include the Draper Cabin, a 100-year-old cabin renovated to modern standards, and the Cherry Lake Lodge. Both are available for reservation.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Property Operations & Management

• Oversees daily operations of a mid to large DNR property in coordination with the property manager.
• Directs, supervises, inspects, and monitors Inn maintenance, construction projects, and repairs.
• Directs and monitors construction, maintenance, and repair projects using in‑house, temporary, and contract labor.

Safety & Emergency Management

• Ensures the safe operation and maintenance of heavy vehicles, equipment, and tools.

Required to serve on‑call for emergency response.

• Monitors security and safety operations and determine when law enforcement or emergency services are required.

Resource Management & Education

• Assists with planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing natural resource management, cultural/historic resource management, fish and wildlife management, fish culture, and/or timber management practices.
• Assists with planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing public use activities (hunting, wildlife viewing, camping, hiking, boating, etc.).
• Assists with overseeing and evaluating interpretive services, including programming, naturalist activities, visitor center operations, and interpretive signage.

Budgeting & Revenue Oversight

• Assists in developing, implementing, and tracking a biennial budget; administer operating, preventive maintenance, and rehabilitation funds.
• Responsible, when directed, for reporting, directing, monitoring, reconciling, and reporting revenue and fee collections, donations, change funds, resale accounts.
• Assists the property manager with camping program operations including sales, revenue collection, reservation system management, and visitor services.

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Represents the property and department with local partnerships and organizations by attending meetings and events, both alongside the property manager and as the manager's proxy.

Talent Management & Supervision

• Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees, ensuring clarity in responsibilities and ongoing professional development.
• Sets expectations, measures progress, provides feedback, and evaluate employee performance.

Ensures work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Required to live onsite when housing is available.
• Required to be "on call" 24 hours a day.
• Working knowledge of best practices in regards to resource management.
• Ability to hire, direct, train, develop, motivate, discipline and evaluate a diverse range of employees with varying levels of skill to meet operational demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, staff, visitors, customers, media, special interest groups, vendors and other governmental agencies to promote department and division goals, satisfy needs of the organization, and to present a positive public image.
• Working knowledge of current and historical construction methods, construction management and construction industry standards to include: excavating, aggregate, concrete, carpentry (framing through finish), electrical, plumbing, HVAC, code compliance and safety, etc.
• Working knowledge and ability to supervise the operation, maintenance and repair of construction equipment, commercial mowing equipment, light trucks and sedans, power and hand tools.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of recreation management, forestry, and fish & wildlife science to meet goals and objectives.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in directing property operations according to established guidelines.
• Possess organizational skills in planning and coordinating a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidential requests, especially when dealing with personnel issues.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry, Biology, Business Administration, Recreation, or a closely related field.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.