Park Manager
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Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and Selective Requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for motivated natural resource professionals interested in being a Park Manager. If you would love to work in one of Iowas most beautiful outdoor public spaces have the ability to work independently and appreciate seeing visible results from your efforts one of these positions might be a great fit for you.
We are recruiting for three unique Park Manager vacancies located at: Beeds Lake State Park Hampton Iowa; Nine Eagles State Park Davis City Iowa; and Lake Wapello State Park Drakesville Iowa. State Park Managers are charged with overseeing the daily operations of the park ensuring the safety of park users and promoting Iowas natural resources. The successful candidates will be required to live within 30 miles of their assigned state park as outlined in DNR Park Bureau policy.
Beeds Lake State Park located in northern Iowa near the town of Hampton features a 99acre lake popular for fishing and boating a 2mile shoreline hiking trail picnicking areas several Civilian Conservation Corps structures a historic lake dam and over 130 camping sites.
Nine Eagles State Park is an 1100acre park located in southern Iowa near the town of Davis City. This park features a 64acre lake for fishing and boating swimming beach several miles of hiking trails (including equestrian and hiking trails) picnicking areas a reservable cabin and over 50 camping sites.
Lake Wapello State Park located in southeast Iowa near the town of Drakesville features a 289acre lake for fishing and boating swimming beach with concessions multiuse trails picnicking areas a reservable lodge 13 reservable cabins and over 70 camping sites.
Your role as a State Park Manager will be to:
Assist the district supervisor with daytoday administration of the park including managing the work of other park employees hiring & training of seasonal/temporary staff managing contracts and the procurement of goods services and rentals overseeing park budgets completing monthly reporting of expenses and receipts and maintaining inventory of all property supplies tools and equipment.
Work to achieve the longrange goals of the park resource management plan by planning for and performing park maintenance preventative maintenance and general construction work to maintain the integrity of facilities and equipment. This will include regular inspections of multiuse trails natural areas concession operations (if applicable) playgrounds boat ramps and docks to ensure public safety accessibility compliance and resource integrity.
Represent the Department at public appearances and media requests to promote the state park system recreational safety and natural resource management. Assist with creating and implementing interpretive and volunteer programs as required including interactions with local agencies and stakeholder groups to promote park activities and maintain connections to surrounding communities.
Ensure the safety of park visitors security of state property and facilities and orderliness within public use areas by answering questions and through the enforcement of Iowa DNR Administrative Rules related to parks boating and fishing. Attend regular training sessions on enforcement subjects to maintain knowledge of enforcement techniques equipment proficiency ensure enforcement related incident reports and citations are properly completed and law enforcement equipment such as radios and duty belts are properly maintained.
Essential Functions
Manages parks by applying technical knowledge and experience.
Maintains power tools and equipment commonly used to maintain buildings and landscapes.
Knowledge of principles theories and practices of parks and recreation and resource management.
Performs work both in office environments and outdoors in a variety of extreme weather conditions.
Trains other professional staff technical workers and volunteers to perform duties; develops and fosters teamwork.
Communicates verbally and in writing with DNR staff management personnel other state and federal agencies groups
with diverse audiences other employees and volunteers. Facilitate public meetings and presentations to diverse groups of stakeholders.
Performs work independently with minimal supervision and achieves consistent results. Ensures projects are organized tracked and completed timely.
Carries heavy loads 40 lbs. across great distances and operates a wide variety of motor vehicles.
Uses PCbased software to complete work. Fiscal skills to administer budgets and track expenditures. Spreadsheet skills to create modify and manipulate data.
Adjusts to changes work pressures or difficult situations. Demonstrates initiative customer service and team orientation and displays high standards of ethical conduct. Maintains regular attendance.
Critical Job Competencies
Accountability Integrity High Productivity Communication Skills Project Management Team Player Interpersonal Skills Computer Skills SelfManagement Customer Focus Project Management and Technical Skills (Park Management Mechanical)
What You Get From Us:
- A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
- Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
(Premiums can start as low as $64/month for single and $210/month for family coverage).
- Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
- Nine paid holidays/year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
- Optional deferred compensation 457/401A) plan with employer match.
- Professional training opportunities.
- Family friendly and professional work environment.
- Employee Discount Programs (vision cellular fitness recreation season passes travel counseling)
- Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).
Comments
Special Requirements:
1. Commercial Drivers License CDL (must obtain within first six months of hire for Wapello Park only)
2. Pesticide Applicators License (must obtain within first six months of hire)
3. Maintain/Obtain valid Drivers License. (must obtain upon hire)
4. Water/Wastewater Certification (must obtain within first six months of hire) (Beeds and Wapello Parks only)
5. CPR/First Aide Certification (must obtain within first six months of hire)
6. Chain Saw Safety Certification (must obtain within first year of hire)
7. Defensive Tactics Training (must obtain within first year of hire)
8. Staff must live within the travel requirement as outlined in the DNR Park Bureau Policy.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months and then annually (if applicable). The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30 of your total compensation.Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
Ensure you are kept uptodate of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from. This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices please visit theDNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensurea legacy for future generations.
Selectives
914 Park and Recreation Management
6 months experience twelve semester hours or a combination of both in the operation and/or maintenance of parks or park recreational services. May have commonly been served at a national state or county park level.
OR
450Natural Resources
6 months experience 12 semester hours or a combination of both in one or in a combination of more than one of the following: Ecology Environmental planning Soil conservation Biological sciences Waste water treatment Forestry Engineering related to natural resource areas (dams sanitary engineers etc. Outdoor recreation planning Physical sciences River basin planning Geography Wildlife managementMinimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1 Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a degree in park and outdoor recreation natural resource management biological sciences hospitality management or public administration and experience equal to one year of fulltime work in park operations (may include experience as a park laborer planner manager or ranger).
2 Five years of fulltime work experience in park operations (may include experience as a park laborer planner manager or ranger).
3 A total of five years of education and/or fulltime experience (as described in number one) where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in park and outdoor recreation natural resource management biological sciences hospitality management or public administration field equals one year of fulltime experience.
4 Current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of fulltime work as a Natural Resource Technician 1 or 2 Park Ranger or Conservation Officer.
For additional information please click on this link to view the job description.Additional Qualification Requirements
Within a period of time after hire as determined by the appointing authority employees in this class may be required to obtain one or more of the following certificates licenses or endorsements: A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and endorsements Pesticide Applicator by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Certified Water and Wastewater system operator First Aide/CPR will be required within a specified period of time as determined by the appointing authority. O.C. spray handcuffing and defensive tactics training will be required within a specified period of time as determined by the appointing authority.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
