Park Manager B

LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

This position is located at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Melissa Thibodaux

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax: (225) 342-7928

mthibodaux@crt.la.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of experience in historic site operation, outdoor recreation operation or administration, law enforcement, interpretive services, building construction or maintenance, mobile equipment operation, or as a parks building and grounds attendant.

College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To manage the operation, interpretation, maintenance, and law enforcement activities at one or more state parks or historic sites.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Broad from a Parks District Manager or other higher-level personnel. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Direct over personnel assigned to a state park or historic site. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism - Office of State Parks. Other locations may be approved by SCS.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Park Manager A by the presence of independent responsibility for all activities of a larger state park or historic site.

Differs from Park Manager C by the absence of independent responsibility for all activities of one of the largest state parks or historic sites.

The purpose of this position is to supervise, coordinate, and direct the work of professional or non-professional park and recreation staff involved in the day-to-day operation, administration, construction, and maintenance of a State Park site. The incumbent of this position demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity. 
50% Worksite Management

• Oversees the maintenance and care of site facilities.

• Approves and promotes site programming/events.

• Performs regularly scheduled overall park and playground inspections.

• Manages park facility expenditures.

• Purchases and/or oversees site materials and supplies.

• Coordinates park maintenance projects (force accounts)

• Coordinates major park maintenance or construction projects with Resource Development staff.

• May administer grant projects related to site.

• Works directly with local law enforcement to control violence and vandalism.

• Works with appropriate personnel in other sections and departments and outside contractors regarding major maintenance and development of buildings, water systems, roadways or other facilities

• Works with neighborhood and community groups on matters of civic and park and recreational interest

• Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relevant to the worksite.

• Directs patrol activities to detect any violations of agency or departmental rules, or the existence of hazardous conditions.

• Prepares plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates for projects, programs, and equipment.

• Reviews, recommends revisions, and interprets rules, regulations, and laws.

• Serves as a liaison for the site with outside agencies in matters pertaining to the worksite.

30% Fiscal Management

• Maintains records and prepares necessary reports including financial reports that account for revenues and expenditures.

• Prepares and administers site budget.

• Administers budget requests, LaCarte card purchases, supplemental receiving reports, and monthly contracts, bid forms, OnBase purchase requests and purchasing documents.

• Accountable for the collection and deposit of all revenue generated at the site through day use and overnight fees.

• Prepares weekly fiscal, revenue and visitation reports.

• Ensures proper handling of daily shift reconciliation.

 20% Personnel Management

• Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.

• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments, work techniques, and documentation of that performance with the use of the Departmental PES

• Inspects parks and park facilities to ensure proper care and maintenance of property and to • make recommendations regarding needed improvements or measures necessary to protect the natural environment.

• Oversees the service and repair of public buildings, picnic areas, roads, trails, etc.

• Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained.

• Ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.

Performs other related duties as assigned and performs customer service to a high degree of excellence.