Job Opportunity – AZ- Assistant Park Manager

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Vacancy Announcement:  

Assistant Park Manager

Slide Rock State Park, Sedona, AZ

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Park Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a recreation-based or natural resource/historic park. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Operates park with a business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit that focuses on revenue generation, cost effectiveness, and innovation;
  • Develops partnerships through fostering and maintaining positive relationships with external organizations such as, but limited to, friends groups, chambers of commerce, media, special interest groups, and local, state and federal government entities;
  • Provides excellent customer service to our customers;
  • Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports, project management, and updating the Annual Operating Plan;
  • Supervision and training of Park Ranger II’s, Park Ranger Specialists and Volunteers;
  • Directs and/or performs park maintenance, improvement projects and park inventories;
  • Participates and represents the Agency in a variety of capacities (e.g., public meetings); and
  • Enforces all park policies and procedures while conserving the natural resources and ensuring public safety for our customers and employees.

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Job Opportunities – KS – Park Managers, Park Ranger

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Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

STATE PARK MANAGER SUPERVISOR II  The incumbent provides direct supervision and coordination of staff to operate Clinton State Park. Duties include preparing budget requests; purchasing supplies and equipment; directing the sale of department permits and licenses, includes the collection and accounting of funds received; planning and overseeing contracted work; supervising and coordinating the construction, maintenance and repair of area buildings, grounds, equipment, roads, ditches, dikes, shelters, beaches, boat ramps and utilities; actively participating in interviewing, hiring, training and evaluating employees; enforcing laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the protection of park facilities and visitors; coordinating park activities and events; and providing information regarding park rules, facilities, and area history.   more info

STATE PARK MANAGER SUPERVISOR I   Provides direct supervision and coordination of staff to operate Elk City State Park. Duties include preparing budget requests; purchasing supplies and equipment; directing the sale of department permits and licenses, includes the collection and accounting of funds received; planning and overseeing contracted work; supervising and coordinating the construction, maintenance and repair of area buildings, grounds, equipment, roads, ditches, dikes, shelters, beaches, boat ramps and utilities; actively participating, interviewing, hiring, training and evaluating employees; enforcing laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the protection of park facilities and visitors; and providing information regarding park rules, facilities, and area history.  more info

NATURAL RESOURCE OFFICER I (PARK RANGER)  This classified, permanent, full-time position is located at Elk City State Park.  The incumbent administers and participates in law enforcement activities in assigned state park areas; enforces license and permit requirements; detects violations, make arrests, collects evidence, prepares cases, and testifies, as required; coordinates and conducts property and facility inspections; develops, coordinates and maintains a public relations program; represents the department through public speaking, constituent contacts, media contacts, and educational program participation; plans, assigns, reviews, and schedules work performance of park staff responsible for safety, construction, trail development, trail maintenance, routine park maintenance, land management, development, permit sales, and public relations, as assigned by supervisor; prepares and submits budget and cost estimates; conduct studies and surveys; recommends and participates in training development; and coordinates and actively participates in all aspects of park maintenance.  more info

Job Opportunity – Env. Protection Assistant Division Director – CT

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State Parks Operations – Environmental Protection Assistant Division Director – Connecticutt

Hartford, CT
Date Opened 6/19/2018 07:45:00 AM
Salary $97,648 – $133,153/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 7/13/2018 11:59:00 PM

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Job Opportunity – AR – Park Superintendent

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Park Superintendent V

Position #:   22092033

Grade:                  GS10

Salary:         $56,039

Location:      Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, AR

Closing date: 03/30/2018

This position provides daily supervision to facility personnel in the operation and maintenance of 13 cabins and a 60 room lodge with convention facilities, restaurant, gift shop, and group sales department. Position is responsible for the inventory and purchasing for lodge facilities and resale, prepares budgets, plans and develops lodge facility activities, and ensures compliance with Health Department Standards. Other responsibilities include approving activities and projects for park revenue, coordinating special events, and presenting information to staff, visitors, and civic groups. May be required to work holidays, weekends, evenings and some nights.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension. Housing is provided.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal educational equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in business, park management, hospitality management or a related field; plus five years of experience in park management, including five years in a supervisory capacity. Resort management experience also fully considered.

EOE/AA/ADA. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY: www.arstatejobs.com.

Job Opportunity – OK – State Park Manager

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Oklahoma State Parks is currently seeking a State Park Manager for Robbers Cave State Park.  Robbers Cave is one of the seven original state parks and is on the National Register of Historic Places as a significant CCC project.  More about Robbers Cave State Park may be found here.   This position is the Manager of this entire park which includes a 20 room lodge, cabins, two lakes, a nature center, a stables concession, campgrounds and an extensive trail systems.

Education Experience:  Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of experience in park management or operations, business administration, building and grounds maintenance, general construction or natural resource management or operations for a maximum of ninety semester hours of the required education OR Five years of continuous experience in park operations may substitute for the education requirement if directly applicable to the work performed in Oklahoma State Parks. PLUS two additional years of experience in park management or operations, business administration, building and grounds maintenance, general construction, or natural resources management or operations. PLUS two additional years of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 2/9/2018

Closing Date: 2/22/2018

Hiring Agency/ Seniority Unit:  Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

Division/Unit: Division of State Parks

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift, but managers are on call

Days of Work:  Varies

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range:  $45,706.08 annually with benefits

Employment Condition:  Permanent, full time

Classified Status:  Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/ Union:  None

Work Area:  Wilburton, OK

FLSA:  Exempt- Professional

Housing on site provided

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a Resume and Cover Letter* during the announcement period listed above to:

Human Resources
ATTN: Carlene Smith
900 N Stiles Ave, Ste 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104-3234

Phone: 405-522-9584, recruiter@travelok.com

*Cover Letter must include a current address and telephone number, as well as the title of the position for which you are applying.

Job Opportunity – MN – State Parks and Recreation Areas Program Consultant

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking a State Parks and Recreation Areas Program Consultant.  This position will work cooperatively with the Division of Parks and Trails Leadership Team to set strategic direction and provide guidance and operational support for staff who conduct state parks and recreation area work. This position provides statewide leadership for state parks and recreation areas, policy development, planning, program administration, budgeting, spending plans, work planning, field direction, and support for operations and maintenance, stakeholder outreach, and partnership building.

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 01/19/2018
Closing Date: 02/01/2018
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources / Natural Resources-MAPE
Division/Unit: Parks & Trails / Central Office
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday – Friday
Travel Required: Yes
Salary Range: $27.98 – $41.50/hourly; $58,422 – $86,652/annually
Employment Condition: Permanent, full-time
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214–Professional/MAPE
Work Area: St. Paul, MN
FLSA: Exempt – Professional
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Job Opportunity – WA – Capital Program Manager

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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is currently seeking a full-time permanent Capital Program Manager located at Headquarters, in Tumwater, WA.

The annual range of compensation is between $78,000 and $97,000, depending upon qualifications.

This posting will remain open until filled.  It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply before February 6th, 2018 when a first review of applicants will be completed. The hiring authority reserves the right to fill this position at any time after that date without notice.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Parks Development, the Capital Program Manager provides management oversight and direction in administration of the agency’s capital program.

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Job Opportunity – MT – Parks Administrator Qualifications Updated/Application Deadline Extended

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Please note:  This requisition has been revised slightly – the qualifications have been updated since it was originally posted to more accurately reflect the needs of the Agency/Department.

This requisition has been extended those who have previously applied do not need to reapply as their applications are still under consideration.

This position closes at 11:59 PM MDT on September 17, 2017. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

You are required to attach a cover letter to your application.  In your cover letter please address the following supplemental questions:

1. Please describe how your past education and experience have prepared you for this position. Be sure to incorporate your management philosophy and supervisory experience.

2. Please describe your experience in establishing performance measures for programs. Include how you evaluate whether they have been successful and how you have adapted programs in response.

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“Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks works to perpetuate all that it means to hunt, camp, fish, hike, ride, float, play, climb, sit, wander, explore and revel – to venture outside and into this land we call Montana.
The outside is in us all.”

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The Parks Division is a valuable and integral part of Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks and it works to preserve and protect our state’s heritage and the natural beauty of our public lands for the benefit of our families, communities, local economies and out-of-state visitors. With over 2 million visitors to the Parks each year this Division helps exemplify what it is to recreate in Montana.

The Parks Division Administrator has an exciting opportunity to build on a State Parks program that includes historic sites as well as beautiful natural resource parks and recreational opportunities. The Parks program has 55 parks in 5 regions across the state of Montana. To learn more about the fabulous parks and programs that this position is responsible for please visit: www.stateparks.mt.gov

We are looking for an individual with exceptional leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to foster community and coalition building across a wide range of stakeholders. This position will lead the Parks program and staff forward in their accomplishment of the mission and is responsible for defining the program direction to accomplish the Governor’s outdoor recreation goals as well as those of the Department.

Full details and contact info: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=17141161&tz=GMT-06%3A00

Job Opportunity – ND – 2 Regional Manager Positions

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Hiring Salary Range:  $5,687 to $7,583 per month

Positions will be located:

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Washburn, ND and Grahams Island State Park, Devils Lake, ND

Travel will be required – could be up to 40 percent of the position.

The State Parks Regional Manager provides oversight and management for multiple state parks, recreational areas and natural areas in one of two regions of North Dakota.  Additionally, the State Parks Regional Manager is a member of the statewide leadership and operations teams tasked with the development and implementation of statewide policy and guidelines.

  • Provide administrative oversight and supervision of assigned state parks, including planning, management, maintenance, operations, visitor services, interpretive programs and law enforcement; monitor field operations to ensure compliance and consistency.
  • Serve on agency leadership teams and participate in setting statewide policy for state parks and programs.
  • Oversee the development, maintenance, implementation, and communication of policies, procedures, and guidelines that apply to the administrative operations, facilities, and property management required for each park, related facilities and programs to ensure consistency.
  • Oversee and manage regional budget and fiscal operations including revenue collection, program expenditures, data collection, reporting, etc.
  • Prioritize park facilities’ maintenance and equipment needs; coordinate regional capital development project proposals; work with park managers to set short and long-term goals and plans.
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
  • Oversee the preparation and implementation of park plans; confirm plans are consistent with statewide objectives.
  • Direct overall planning, organizing and administration of special events at parks.
  • Promote public compliance with laws, rules and regulations through education and law enforcement; provide support to park managers through policy interpretation and problem resolution; manage emergency and/or conflict situations within region.
  • Coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders that involve or may influence park operations, resources and programs.
  • Respond to formal and informal inquiries, questions, concerns, and issues from the public, internal or external stakeholders, and political entities as related to park programs.
Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation or closely related field and five (5) years of work experience in a management level position within a similar organization that included management of human, fiscal, and facilities/material resources.

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Summary of Work

 

  • Respond to formal and informal inquiries, questions, concerns, and issues from the public, internal or external stakeholders, and political entities as related to park programs.