Title: Assistant Park Manager – Law Enforcement – New River Trail State Park
State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist III
Hiring Range: $50,000 – $70,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:New River Trail State Park
Agency Website:www.dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
This position is being readvertised. Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered for this position.
THEAGENCY
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is the state’s lead conservation agency and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth.DCRprotects what people care about – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water and safe infrastructure.
We manage 41 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails… the list goes on.
If you’re someone who wants to love what you do, and make a difference,DCRis the place for you!
TheDIVISION
The Division of Virginia State Parks fulfills its mission “to conserve the natural, scenic, historic and cultural resources of the Commonwealth and provide recreational and educational opportunities consistent with the good stewardship of these lands, waters and facilities that leaves them unimpaired for future generations” by operating a system of 41 state parks that encompass over 75,000 acres; over 1200 buildings, almost 1700 campsites; over 300 cabins; over 700 miles of trails; nearly 500 miles of shoreline; 36 lakes and ponds; 11 swimming beaches; 4 international dark sky sites, and offers over 20,000 educational programs and workshops each year.
Managed by a full time staff of 275 and a wage staff of 1000+ during the prime season, Virginia’s award-winning state park system boasts an incredible and diverse array of natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources; including parks in the mountains; on the ocean; on the Chesapeake Bay; on 8 major rivers; on 4 major lakes; 4 rail trails; and 3 battlefield sites, and 32 sites listed on the National Historic Registry. It is our honor and privilege to play host to more than 10 million visitors annually and to offer recreational enjoyment that positively impacts local communities and the Commonwealth overall (to the tune of an economic impact that exceeds $324 million).
THEPARK
New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The park parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles and passes through four counties and the city of Galax. The trail’s gentle slope makes it great for visitors of all ages to hike, bike and ride horseback. The park’s Foster Falls area offerscanoe and bike rentals; boat launches; gift shops; and a horse arena. Fishing is popular, and primitive campsites areavailable in designated areas. The park’s Hoover Mountain Biking Areais also popular with those seeking extra adventure. There are access points to the trail at Allisonia, Chestnut Yard, Cliffview, Dannelly Park (near Galax), Draper, Dora Junction (near Pulaski), Foster Falls, Fries, Galax, Gambetta, Hiwassee and Ivanhoe. Horse trailer parking is available at Allisonia, Austinville, Cliffview, Dora Junction, Draper, Fries, Ivanhoe and the Mark E. Hufeisen Horse Complex.
THEOPPORTUNITY
In this role you will join a winning team and assist the Park Manager in the direction of personnel, expenditures, and operations for the general management of a major state park.
The Assistant Park Manager will be responsible for oversight of day to day operation of the park including, but not limited to ensuring park staff adhere to park, division/agency policy; coordinating human resources functions including recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and managing employee performance. The Assistant Park Manager will also manage and track expenses; procure materials/services; and assist with development of the annual park budget to include prioritizing projects and equipment replacement needs. This position also assists with fixed assets accounting inventory and small value assets tracking and monitors revenue collection and procurement/purchasing procedures for assigned staff according to division and state policy.
Additionally, the Assistant Park Manager provides supervision and inspection of cyclical facilities/grounds/equipment maintenance tasks to ensure tasks are completed in compliance withOSHA,VDH, agency standards, or in compliance with other pertinent regulations. The incumbent of this position also provides assistance with managing and maintaining cultural and natural resources of the park, and provides supervision and oversight for volunteer programs. In the absence of the Park manager, the Assistant Park Manager has direct responsibility to ensure and maintain continuity of operations and adherence to the goals and objectives of the park and division.
The Assistant Park Manager also ensures public safety and resource protection by enforcing park rules/regulations, and state laws as a sworn conservation officer. This position is required to reside in Department -controlled housing for the purposes of providing security and operational efficiencies to property of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous work history, which demonstrates experience and knowledge of grounds/facility maintenance practices.
- Previous work history, which demonstrates experience and knowledge of personnel management/supervision, and work experience providing staff training.
- Previous experience performing duties related to revenue collection/reporting, and financial/budget tracking.
- Previous experience, which demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to external and internal stakeholders.
- Experience that demonstrates the ability to communicate in writing to complete business correspondence, reports and other similar documents.
- Working knowledge of resource management techniques, procedures, and guidelines.
- Previous experience for providing assistance for managing activities for special events. Such as planning, scheduling, working with partners and marketing.
Additional Considerations
- Sworn conservation officer designation with certification inCPR/AEDand First Aid.
- Considerable knowledge of natural and cultural resource issues and processes, and regulatory requirements with the ability to accommodate them into facility management.
- Working knowledge of major trades and constructions techniques.
- Previous experience in managing/ tracking sale; performing procurement transactions, credit card purchasing; coordinating inventory tracking and loss prevention management; and assisting with activities that promote marketing and increase revenue for enterprise operations.
- Assist with activities that promote marketing and increase revenue for enterprise operations.
- Previous work history, which demonstrates experience and knowledge of managing park interpretive programs.
- Possession of a Pesticide License
- Experience in heavy Equipment Operation
- Experience in chainsaw Operation
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp Account to check the status of your application for this position. DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
Special Requirements:
THISPOSITIONWILLBEREQUIREDTOLIVEINPARKHOUSING.
In accordance with 10.1-109.B of the code of Virginia, this position is required to reside in Department-controlled housing for the purposes of providing security and operational efficiencies to the property of the Department. The incumbent must enter into a lease agreement and demonstrate possession of liability and personal property insurance. The position requires shift work, which includes weekends and holidays. The Assistant Park Manager is required to wear state-issued uniforms and use state issued equipment.
Position requires the incumbent to become a Sworn Conservation Officer. Sworn Conservation Officer requirements: Must be a US citizen; be at least 21 years old; H.S. grad or possessGED; pass a background investigation including fingerprint-based criminal history records check; possess or be able to obtain certification as a LE Officer in VA from the VA Dept. of Criminal Justice Service which includes accepting responsibilities related to being equipped with and using firearms. Successful applicants: shall not have a felony conviction(s) or have pled no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in VA; shall not have a misdemeanor conviction(s) involving moral turpitude, including larceny, concealment, uttering, embezzlement or perjury; shall not have conviction(s) for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; shall not have positive results on pre-employment drug screening.
Valid VA Driver’s License or ability to attain required. Fingerprint-based criminal history record check, references, work history andDMVdriving record will be verified prior to employment. Ability to work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals and insects. Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, pulling, climbing, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to obtain First Aid,CPRcertifications within 12 months of employment. Position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays.
Contact Information
Name: Amber K. Wiley
Phone: 804-510-3420
Email: hr@dcr.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.