Park Manager B

State of Louisiana•Braithwaite, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Parks serves Louisiana residents and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas and significant historical and scientific sites, operating outdoor recreation sites, and administering programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. This position is located at St. Bernard State Park in Braithwaite, Louisiana. The Park Manager B supervises, coordinates, and directs professional and non-professional staff responsible for the park’s day-to-day operation, administration, construction, and maintenance. The role requires superior customer service, integrity, and a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity. The manager oversees park facilities and programming, budgets and revenue, maintenance and construction projects, safety and security coordination, and staff scheduling, performance evaluation, and training. The position works with state personnel, contractors, law enforcement, outside agencies, and community groups to support the park’s operations and development.

Requirements

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.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Must drive around the park as part of the daily shift.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance and care of site facilities.
Approve and promote site programming and events.
Perform regularly scheduled overall park and playground inspections.
Manage park facility expenditures.
Coordinate major park maintenance or construction projects with Resource Development staff.
Work directly with local law enforcement to control violence and vandalism.
Coordinate with personnel in other sections and departments and with outside contractors on major maintenance and development of buildings, water systems, roadways, and other facilities.
Work with neighborhood and community groups on civic, park, and recreational matters.
Prepare plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates for projects, programs, and equipment.
Serve as the site liaison with outside agencies on matters pertaining to the worksite.
Prepare and administer the site budget.
Account for collection and deposit of all revenue generated through day-use and overnight fees.
Prepare weekly fiscal, revenue, and visitation reports.
Schedule work assignments, set priorities, and direct subordinate employees’ work.
Evaluate and verify employee performance by reviewing completed assignments, work techniques, and performance documentation using the Departmental CPM.
Identify staff development and training needs and ensure training is obtained.