Park Assistant Manager
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.
This position is located at Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Delhi, LA. The purpose of this position is to serve as the primary assistant to the Park Manager, in the management and administration of the site's operations, fiscal management, personnel, maintenance, customer service, interpretive, and facility management activities. Minimum Qualifications
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Three years of experience in the operation, administration, or maintenance of parks, outdoor recreation, or historic sites; or in parks or conservation work; OR
Three years of experience in law enforcement, interpretive services, mobile equipment operation, building construction or maintenance.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
Facilitates day-to-day site operation.
Prepares correspondence. Answers telephone inquiries. Attends meetings on behalf of the site.
Prepares purchase requests in coordination with maintenance, interpretive, law enforcement, and clerical staff for purchase of required items.
Assists in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling work activities of all personnel at the site to include administrative, maintenance, law enforcement, interpretive, housekeeping, and seasonal employees.
Assists in directing the staff in the cleaning and maintenance of facilities and grounds.
Assists park guests to enhance their overall experience. Provide information. Directs and/or performs fee collection tasks.
Assists in the coordination of scheduling of interpretive talks, tours, and outreach programs, special events, re-enactment and demonstrations on site or off site for individuals and groups.
Assists with site equipment inventory and property control.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty
Location: Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, in Delhi, LA
Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, that can include holiday and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.
Travel: Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism
1051 N 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov