What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Manager position at State of South Dakota?
Job ID : 29428
Agency : Game Fish & Parks
Location : Gettysburg, SDSalary : $25.99-$30.93 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade : I
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time position with the Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Game Fish & Parks, please visit https : / / gfp.sd.gov / .
The Park Manager shall provide assistance to the District Park Supervisor by functioning as a team leader over a Conservation Technician, seasonal employees, and park volunteers that work at West Whitlock and Swan Creek Recreation Areas as well as surrounding Lakeside Use Areas and Public Water Accesses; coordinating campground reservations; collecting and auditing the parks revenue, and expenses; compiling information for monthly reports; point of contact for park users; and assist in carrying out the business of the park. Facilitate outdoor educational programs for park users of all ages. Develop community and business relationships. Performs maintenance and janitorial of the park facilities, and assist in the daily maintenance of the park grounds, boat ramps, and wildlands.
Licenses and Certifications :
Commercial Applicators license is required within 90 days of hire. CDL, with tanker endorsement, is preferred and may be required if need arises.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have :
A 4-year B.S. or B.A. degree in Park and Recreation Management or an associated field of study is preferred; supervisory experience; and the ability to be organized, self-motivated, socially confident with an outgoing personality, and versatile.
Knowledge of :
- parks / recreation management;
- office procedures;
- purchasing and inventory procedures, voucher processing, bank deposits, and other fiscal operating procedures;
- grounds / facility maintenance, small and large equipment operation.
- Ability to :
- utilize an online reservation system and other website based platforms;
- use Microsoft office;
- operate Point of Sale system;
- perform accounting tasks needed for managing park revenue and expenses;
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- perform duties and responsibilities independently within established policies and procedures;
- direct and oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of full-time, seasonal and volunteer staff;
- work with the general public, park users, and community members;
- work in a typical office environment and outdoors in all types of weather and conditions;
- work a schedule that is in the best interest of the park, including weekends during the summer months;
- noxious weed control and heavy equipment operation knowledge preferred. Manual labor including heavy lifting and arduous activity at times.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55 : 10 : 02 : 08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https : / / bhr.sd.gov / job-seekers / work-for-state-government / . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online : https : / / gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com / hcm / xmlhttp / shorturl.do?key=SL
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone : 605.773.3148 Email : careers@state.sd.us
http : / / bhr.sd.gov / workforus
An Equal Opportunity Employer"
LI-Onsite
Salary : $26 - $31
