State Park Manager (Dem)

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management • Burlingame, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a working supervisor, this role is responsible for the supervision, operation, and maintenance of a major state park or a group of smaller state parks, or roadside rest areas, bike paths, docking facilities, historical sites, public bathing areas, and other recreational facilities. The position involves supervising staff who operate and maintain these facilities, participating in recreational facility development programs, and performing related duties as required. The role operates under the general supervision of a superior, with work reviewed for results and conformance with directives and policies. The State Park Manager plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of assigned State Parks personnel.

Requirements

• Graduation from a high school.
• Employment in a responsible position involving the operation and maintenance of physical and recreational facilities of a public park, including supervision of the work of others engaged in such work, and two years as a Natural Resources Operations Technician I.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• At the time of appointment must possess a Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• At the time of appointment must possess a valid Rhode Island Driver’s License.
• At the time of appointment must possess a Hoisting engineers license.
• Must maintain such licenses as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A working knowledge of the methods and practices used in the restoration, development, operation, maintenance, and development of physical and recreational park and campground facilities.
• The ability to supervise and review the work of a staff engaged in performing duties related to such functions.
• The ability to evaluate current facilities and to make recommendations for their improvement or expansion.
• A working knowledge of Coastal Zone Management, RI Department of Health Regulations governing the operation and maintenance of recreational facilities, State Water Laws, Beach Regulations, and Lifeguard Certification Requirements.
• The ability to assist in a recreational facilities development program.
• The ability to assist in safety regulation enforcement as well as the effective and proper use of recreational equipment related thereto.
• The ability to collect pertinent data and information for preparation of reports by superior(s).
• The ability to utilize and operate computer systems specifically designed for park management use.
• Related capacities and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, operating, and maintaining a major state park or group of smaller state parks, or group of roadside rest areas, bike paths, docking facilities, historical sites, public bathing areas, and other recreational facilities.
• Supervising staff operating and maintaining the physical and recreational facilities of such areas.
• Participating in a recreational facilities development program.
• Performing duties involved in the operation of sporting, fishing, golfing, skiing, swimming, boating, picnicking, and other recreational activities.
• Issuing permits and checking authorization for the use of park facilities.
• Selling tickets and collecting fees.
• Performing maintenance activities such as cleaning and repairing buildings, underground utilities, electric lines, water lines, and sewer lines.
• Maintaining playgrounds, campgrounds, golf courses, beaches, roads, and trails.
• Repairing fences or walls.
• Cutting grass and removing weeds.
• Containment of brush fires.
• Trimming trees and shrubbery.
• Repairing tables, benches, and fireplaces.
• Repair and maintenance of small engine equipment, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Maintaining accessible sanitary facilities.
• Performing policy and park regulation compliance duties for the safety and protection of park visitors.
• Performing inspection duties to assure that all physical facilities and equipment are in good condition at all times.
• Evaluating and being responsible for the maintenance of all physical and recreational facilities and activities and making recommendations for their improvement.
• Overseeing the application of pesticides used in the maintenance and propagation of golf courses greens, trees, shrubbery, and ornamental plantings.
• Ensuring that all applicable safety regulations are adhered to.
• Determining that proper equipment is employed and maintained at all times.
• Requisitioning supplies and equipment.
• Collecting and accounting for fees.
• Preparing required reports.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required.
• Employees hired after September 30, 2014, must participate in the direct deposit system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED