Parks Administrator
Parks Administrator
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About this Job
The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value planning developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. The purpose of this position is to directly supervise multiple statewide programs for the Office of State Parks and to assist the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary. The position leads in the administration of programs more than 95% of which are dispersed statewide to ensure adherence to the agencys mission to preserve protect and interpret the natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic/cultural value. Minimum Qualifications
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in the operation or administration of parks outdoor recreation or historic sites:
Six years of experience in the operation administration or maintenance of parks outdoor recreation or historic sites; or in parks or conservation work; OR
Six years of experience in law enforcement interpretive services mobile equipment operation building construction or maintenance.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Directs the work activities of all programs statewide for Operations Facility Services and Resource Development sections for all State Parks State Historic Sites and State Preservation Areas.
Engages in the development of Capital Outlay budget essential to the ongoing expansion and/or improvements of statewide agency resources in excess of $.
Advises on the allocation of funds generated from other programs such as the Forestry and Land Management program customized programming etc. for reinvestment in repairs maintenance and improvement of agency resources.
Plans organizes and directs all field operations statewide of all State Parks recreation and historic sites statewide in accordance with department and agency rules regulations and direction.
Coordinates the agencys statewide Law Enforcement program.
Oversees the statewide Wastewater Treatment program and contract.
Coordinates and monitors the status of Statewide Friends Group Program including but not limited to Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and by-laws.
Supervises budgets and purchases by District Managers statewide. Monitors equipment purchases supplies and materials for all sites in assigned region and the district offices.
Supervises the preparation of the Capital Outlay Request for major renovation or repair projects for thesq/ft of buildings and nearly 50000 acres of property currently in the Office of State Parks system.
Provides direct supervision of the statewide Facility Services section in the preparation and evaluation of complex plans specifications and cost estimates for agency property and facilities.
Reviews and directs approved plans for development projects to include landscape architectural architectural engineering and planning work of consultants as well as that performed by in-house staff members.
Inspects conditions of facilities grounds equipment vehicles site residences etc. on a regular basis and taking necessary action to correct deficiencies.
Development & oversight of statewide gift shop programs at 20 state parks and 17 historic sites to include sales and inventory marketing and budget.
Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with governmental agencies and local officials with jurisdiction in assigned region.
Reports and handles complaints submitted by visitors and employees.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational Promotional or Detail to Special Duty
Location:State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge LA
Work Schedule: The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday typical office hours are 8am-4:30pm. This position will work full-time hours 40 hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays.
Travel:Position requires travel to state parks and historic sites statewide as needed for meetings training inspections etc. When travel is required a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty.How to Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. 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.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism
1051 N. 3rdStreet
Baton Rouge LA 70802
Fax:
Required Experience:
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