Park Manager II - 6279 - Aroostook State Park

State of Maine•Presque Isle, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Manager II supervises the operations and maintenance of Aroostook State Park, a day-use and camping facility in Presque Isle, Maine, with picnic facilities, water access, and a campground. The position also provides management support for Nickerson Lake State Park in Linneus, Fort Kent State Historic Site in Fort Kent, and Haystack Mountain in Castle Hill. The manager supervises six park positions and many volunteers, works under general supervision, and often independently manages the facilities. Onsite housing is provided as a condition of employment. This permanent, full-time, year-round position has a non-standard workweek of 40 or more hours for 26 weeks and a standard 40-hour workweek for 26 weeks. The salary range is $20.85 to $29.02 per hour. Applicants must submit a Direct Hire Application, cover letter, and detailed résumé, with relevant experience dates and duties specified.

Requirements

Associate degree in Recreation Management or a related field, plus at least one year of experience in park operations or a similar related activity, including supervisory or managerial experience; directly related experience may substitute for education year-for-year.
Applicants must provide a detailed résumé showing month and year for relevant experience and the duties and responsibilities for each position; experience that was not full-time must be identified.
Three references must be available at the interview, including at least one work-related reference.
New-hire offers are conditional on verification of credentials and criminal record, and a driver's license check if applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage park operations.
Develop and maintain community relations, including a good working relationship with the City of Presque Isle.
Manage park maintenance.
Interpret and promote the park.
Perform administrative duties.
Supervise protection and enforcement.
Manage personnel and supervise six park positions and many volunteers.
Plan and manage emergency operations.
Supervise all staff training.
Provide management support for Nickerson Lake State Park, Fort Kent State Historic Site, and Haystack Mountain.

Benefits

Onsite housing provided as a condition of employment.
13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 or more weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State contribution of 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage information is available from the State.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation in the applicable program.
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to MainePERS.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the State's qualified-employer status.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary MaineSaves 457(b) deferred compensation through payroll deductions.