Park Manager C

Four years of experience in the operation administration or maintenance of parks outdoor recreation or historic sites; or in parks or conservation work; OR

Four 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 required experience.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Coordinates major park maintenance or construction projects with Resource Development staff.
• 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 park and recreational interest.
• Prepares plans specifications contract documents and cost estimates for projects programs and equipment.
• Serves as a liaison for the site with outside agencies in matters pertaining to the worksite.
• Prepares and administers site budget.
• 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.
• 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 CPM
• Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained.
  
  

Position-Specific Details:
Location:Jimmie Davis State Park in Chatham LA
Appointment Type:Probational Promotion or Detail to Special Duty
Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed to ensure coverage at the park.
Travel:Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. Travel may be required to other state parks to assist in staffing or events as needed. A state vehicle is available 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).Resumeswill 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. 3^rdStreet
Baton Rouge LA 70802
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