Park Manager B

State of Louisiana•Cypremort Point, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Parks (OSP) preserves and interprets natural areas and significant historical and scientific sites, provides outdoor recreation opportunities, and administers programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. This position is located at Cypremort Point State Park in Cypremort Point, Louisiana. The Park Manager supervises, coordinates, and directs professional and non-professional park staff involved in the site’s daily operations, administration, construction, and maintenance. The role oversees park facilities and programming, manages budgets and revenue, coordinates maintenance and development projects, and works with employees, law enforcement, contractors, agencies, and community groups. The position requires demonstrating superior customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity. The park is open 365 days a year. The position works a rotating schedule of 40 hours per week, which may include weekends and holidays as needed to ensure park coverage. Daily driving around the park is required; travel to other state parks may be needed to assist with staffing or events. A state vehicle is available for use while on duty. The appointment type may be probational, promotion, or detail to special duty.

Requirements

Four years of experience in the operation, administration, or maintenance of parks, outdoor recreation, or historic sites; in parks or conservation work; or 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.
Ability to work a rotating schedule of 40 hours per week, including weekends and/or holidays as needed.
Ability to drive around the park as part of the daily shift.
Information supporting eligibility, including relevant and detailed experience and education, must be included in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Responsibilities

Oversee the 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 and 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 the collection and deposit of revenue generated through day-use and overnight fees.
Prepare weekly fiscal, revenue, and visitation reports.
Schedule work assignments, set priorities, and direct subordinate employees.
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 that training is obtained.