Park Manager

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Northampton, VA

6d • $60,000 - $86,520 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space. Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians’ lives. DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth.

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.

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

• Requires shift work, which includes weekends and holidays.
• Serve in an on-call capacity, as needed, to provide security and operational efficiencies.
• Responding to calls outside scheduled hours requires a response within a prescribed timeframe.
• Requires wearing a state-issued uniform and using state-issued equipment.
• Work in diverse conditions, including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals, and insects.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including standing, bending, pulling, climbing, and frequent lifting up to 20 lbs.

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 and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service): Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
• Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
• 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two nights minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

What This Job Offers

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