Park Manager Job at The State of Oklahoma
Job Posting Title
Park Manager
Agency
566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION
Supervisory Organization
Parks Division Administration
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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 time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s (OTRD) mission is to
advance the exceptional quality of life in Oklahoma by preserving, maintaining, and promoting our natural assets and cultural amenities.
OTRD is seeking a full-time Park Manager to assist with operations at Lake Murray State Park in Carter County, OK. OTRD provides matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and 15 days of annual and sick leave a year. OTRD also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Under the direction of the Director of State Parks and other state park management staff, the incumbent will plan, direct, and coordinate the operation and management of a large and complex state park, or a smaller park that is part of a “pod” management configuration. The incumbent performs related work as required.
Typical Functions
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Responsible for the operation and supervision of all park staff.
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Assures a safe, well-maintained park facility through the efforts of properly supervised and trained staff.
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Provides an efficient operation that stays within budget constraints and which assures fiscal control and accountability.
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Provides park visitor service and promotes usage through positive community relations, developing local partnerships and volunteer programs, and aggressive marketing efforts.
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Assumes natural resource protection and environmental education as a manager of park operations and visitor programming. Some specialized training may be necessary to meet the environmental demands of park operation.
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Analyzes financial information and operational requirements in order to plan, prepare and manage the park’s operating budget. Helps ensure an efficient operation, within budget constraints and assures fiscal control and accountability.
Level Descriptor
Required at this level include knowledge of strategic planning and the ability to plan strategically.
Education and Experience
Requirements at this level consist of a 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 four additional years of experience in park management or operations, business administration, building and grounds maintenance, general construction, or natural resources management or operations. PLUS four additional years of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Knowledge of the principles of park management and business administration; of marketing and advertising methods and principles; of general construction methods and maintenance procedures; of personnel and financial management; of public relations; of laws, rules, and regulations concerning the operation of state parks, contracts, purchases of state equipment and supplies and property management; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to market and advertise; ability to make independent decisions; ability to manage the operations of a state park that is large in size and complexity; ability to supervise the work of others; to maintain effective working relationships and public relations; to formulate goals and objectives; to apply rules and regulations; to maintain records and prepare reports; to use basic computer applications such as Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint; to perform basic computer tasks such printing, scanning, and electronic filing; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Special Requirements
Some positions may require the incumbent to live on park property. Applicants for these positions must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license to operate state vehicles at the time of appointment, be willing to work irregular hours including nights and weekends; also must pass a thorough background check.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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