Park Manager, Cooney State Park

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):

EXTENSIVE:

• Ability to deal with competing issues and needs.
• Must have knowledge of natural resources, park, and outdoor recreation management principles, this includes use of equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of parks, recreation and management, familiarity with natural and cultural resource management including historical and current issues.
• Background in natural resources, recreation, history and cultural sciences.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a concise and interpretable manner, with department employees, the public, special interest groups and appropriate land management agencies.

CONSIDERABLE:

• Knowledge of proper management of state parks, and public facilities. Knowledge of personnel management practices and techniques, accounting, fiscal and budget correlation, budget tracking and preparation, and resource management issues.
• Basic Computer Skills: email, word processing, internet use, spreadsheet development

SUBSTANTIAL:

• Knowledge of the laws, policies and regulations under which the agency operates.
• Knowledge of biological sciences, law enforcement, and agricultural sciences.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand tools and power tools for maintenance projects.

DEMONSTRATED:

• Ability to negotiate, explain and keep parties with differing views talking productively.
• Experience, with demonstrated skills and interest in public programming for all ages and in all formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a Bachelor’s Degree in Park Management, Resource Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field and at least 2 years of job-related experience.  Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case  basis.

Special Information:
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary.  Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays.   This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association). 

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.  

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.