Park Manager II - 6279 - Aroostook State Park
About The Position
The Park Manager II supervises the operations and maintenance of Aroostook State Park in Presque Isle, Maine, a day-use and camping facility with picnic facilities, water access, and a campground. The role 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 position manages park operations, maintenance, personnel, community relations, interpretation and promotion, administrative duties, protection and enforcement, emergency operations, and staff training. Maintaining a good working relationship with the City of Presque Isle is important. The manager supervises six park positions and many volunteers and works under general supervision, often independently. This is a permanent, full-time, year-round position. Work is scheduled as a non-standard workweek of 40 or more hours for 26 weeks and a standard 40-hour workweek for 26 weeks. Onsite housing is provided as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Recreation Management or a related field, and 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 on a year-for-year basis.
- For this classification, a year is defined as the equivalent of a 25-week or longer season.
- Applicants must submit a Direct Hire Application, cover letter, and detailed resume; the resume should include month and year for relevant experience and duties and responsibilities for each position.
- Three references must be available at the interview, including at least one work-related reference.
- A new hire's job offer is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal record, and driver's license check if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Manage park operations at Aroostook State Park.
- Provide management support for Nickerson Lake State Park, Fort Kent State Historic Site, and Haystack Mountain.
- 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.
Benefits
- Thirteen paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–100%, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
- A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for qualifying participation.
- 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.
- Forty-two 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 deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
- Onsite housing provided as a condition of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
