Park Manager

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Northampton, VA

18h • $60,000 - $84,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a Park Manager to direct personnel, operations, and expenditures in the operation of state parks. This role is responsible for ensuring visitor expectations are met and the park’s natural, historical, and cultural resources are protected for future generations. The Park Manager will also ensure department, division, and park support through civic activities, media relations, and interaction with other governmental officers and/or agencies. Additionally, the role involves managing compliance with regulatory agencies for health and safety and providing intra-agency resources for the advancement of the Agency’s mission.

Requirements

• Strong personnel management skills to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Experience providing effective interpersonal communications and leading individuals, small groups, and work units in accomplishing programmatic functions.
• Considerable business management experience, including budget planning and revenue generation.
• Experience coordinating work programs effectively and efficiently on a seasonal schedule with minimal impact on the public use of the facilities.
• Experience with custodial, building, facility, grounds, and systems that may impact public safety and/or customer service.
• Knowledge of practices relating to the conservation, preservation, and restoration of natural, cultural, historical, or recreational resources.
• Knowledge of interpretation and public relations in a park and/or natural, cultural, or recreational operational setting.
• A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
• Shift work, which includes weekends and holidays.
• On-call capacity, as needed, to provide security and operational efficiencies.
• Responding to calls outside scheduled hours requires a response within a prescribed timeframe.
• Wearing a state-issued uniform and using state-issued equipment.
• Working in diverse conditions, including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals, and insects.
• Performing heavy manual labor, including standing, bending, pulling, climbing, and frequent lifting up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with business management and revenue generation in relation to the operation of a park or similar facility with multiple revenue streams.
• Knowledge and implementation experience of park policies and rules that directly impact visitors.
• Advanced experience with managing partnerships with Friends groups, Foundations, or similar organizations.

Responsibilities

• Directing personnel, operations, and expenditures in the operation of state parks.
• Providing for programs and services to ensure visitor expectations are met.
• Protecting the park’s natural, historical, and cultural resources for future generations.
• Ensuring department, division, and park support through civic activities, media relations, and interaction with other governmental officers and/or agencies.
• Managing compliance with regulatory agencies for health and safety.
• Providing intra-agency resources for the advancement of the Agency’s mission.

Benefits

• Paid leave
• A minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions)
• Federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight facility discounts (after six months of service for classified, retired, and wage staff): Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
• Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
• Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed