PARK MANAGER 2 - 71285

Executive Service

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/executive-service/01007542_tsp_park_mgr_2_ncgsp_tdec-job-opp_es.pdf

Background Check:

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment. Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission by managing regulatory programs that maintain air, water, and soil quality standards while assisting businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret, and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical, and archaeological heritage. From its beginning in 1937, Tennessee State Parks were established to protect and preserve Tennessee's unique natural, cultural, and historic resources. The public interest has also been served by a variety of benefits for citizens and communities produced by our state park system, promoting stronger communities and healthier citizens across the state through diverse resource-based recreation while conserving the natural environment for today and tomorrow - preserving authentic Tennessee places and spaces for future generations to enjoy. As stewards of the resources in our parks, we seek to manage Tennessee's state parks to preserve and protect valued resources and provide a balance of services and benefits for the enjoyment of the people.

Job Overview:

This position will be part of a Tennessee State Parks Park Manager series for TDEC. This classification is responsible for performing and overseeing law enforcement, emergency medical response, safety and security of the park and general public, resource-based interpretation, resource management, supervision of full and part time employees, supporting park operations, and providing maintenance within a moderately large complex state park.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administer an annual budget of approximately $800,000.
2. Serve as a Commissioned Officer, providing and maintaining park safety and security, including law enforcement and basic first aid.
3. Manage full time staff members and job share positions, supporting growth and development through the performance management cycle.
4. Oversee and implement the Park Comprehensive Management Plan.
5. Work closely with staff to maintain/oversee all park operations, including managing multiple capital and park improvement projects.
6. Provide oversight for all operations and amenities within the park that generates revenue.
7. Support community outreach programs and partner with local businesses, educational institutions, and area officials to promote the park and impact economic development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred candidates should possess five or more years of experience in natural resource management or parks and recreation management, along with a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource-Based Management (such as Natural Resources, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, etc.) or Park and Recreation Management. Candidates must either be a state-commissioned officer recognized by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or be willing to obtain such a commission.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.