Job Posting Title
Assistant Park Manager - Beavers Bend State ParkAgency
566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATIONSupervisory Organization
Beavers Bend State ParkJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
The starting pay for this position is $40,740/year. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $42,000/year.Job Description
Under the general direction of the Park Manager, aids in planning, directing, and coordinating the operation and management of State Parks, and performs related work as required.
Assures a safe, well-maintained park facility through the efforts of a properly supervised and trained staff.
Provides an efficient operation that stays within budget constraints and which assures fiscal control and accountability.
Provides park visitor services and promotes usage through positive community relations, developing local partnerships and volunteer programs, and strategic marketing efforts.
Assumes natural resource protection and environmental education as a manager of park operations and visitor programming.
Analyzes financial information and operational requirements in order to plan, prepare and manage the park’s operating budget.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Park Administration or Management, Criminal Justice, Natural Resource Management or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one (1) 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 (90) semester hours of the required education.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of park management and business administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of personnel and financial management.
Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and advertising methods and principles.
Familiarity with general construction methods and maintenance procedures.
Familiarity with laws, rules and regulations concerning the operation of State Parks, contracts, purchases of State equipment and supplies and property management.
Ability to use basic computer applications such as Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint and perform basic computer tasks such printing, scanning and electronic filing.
Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
Ability to give clear instruction and communication both verbally and in writing.
Experience supervising a team.
Demonstrated time management and leadership ability.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.
All candidates tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a background check.
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