Assistant Park Manager - Fort Cobb State Park

State of Oklahoma • Fort Cobb, OK

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About The Position

The Assistant Park Manager works under the direction of a Park Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate the operation and management of a state park. The role supports safe, well-maintained facilities; efficient operations within budget constraints; visitor services and park usage; natural resource protection; and environmental education. It also involves managing operating budgets, following applicable laws and regulations, using basic computer applications, and supporting daily operations and agency needs. Scheduled hours require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on agency needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Park Administration or Management, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute one year of qualifying experience for up to 90 semester hours of required education.
• Qualifying experience for education substitution includes Park Management or Operations, Business Administration, Building and Grounds Maintenance, General Construction, or Natural Resource Management or Operations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Scheduled hours require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, well-maintained park facility through properly supervised and trained staff.
• Support efficient park operations within budget constraints and maintain fiscal control and accountability.
• Provide visitor services and promote park usage through community relations, local partnerships, volunteer programs, and marketing efforts.
• Protect natural resources and support environmental education through park operations and visitor programming.
• Analyze financial information and operational requirements to plan, prepare, and manage the park’s operating budget.
• Maintain knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations concerning state park operations, contracts, purchases of state equipment and supplies, and property management.
• Use basic computer applications, including Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint, for tasks such as printing, scanning, and electronic filing.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support daily operations and agency needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level