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Form of workTitle:Assistant Park Manager, Law Enforcement (LE) Optional - First Landing State Park
State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist III
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $70,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:First Landing State Park
Agency Website:http://www.dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
THE AGENCY
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about - access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We manage 42 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, DCR is the place for you!
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
THE DIVISION
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 42 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, 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).
THE PARK
Located along the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and the north end of Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park offers much to families and outdoor enthusiasts. The 2,888-acre park offers old maritime forests, woodlands, marshes, swamps, and sandy beaches along the Chesapeake Bay and Broad Bay. 20 housekeeping cabins, 4 yurts and 201 campsites offer overnight lodging. The park is the most visited park in the State Park system with close to a million visits per year. The park also has a trail center, boat ramp, picnic shelter, camp store, amphitheater, and 20 miles of hiking trails.
THE OPPORTUNITY
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 operations of the park including, but not limited to, ensuring park staff adhere to park, division, and agency policy; and coordinating human resources functions including recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and managing employee performance. The Assistant Park Manager will also manage and track expenses within the maintenance and resource operations, procure materials and 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. Additionally, this position oversees the agency-implemented asset tracking system and coordinates with the Chief of Maintenance/Facility Operations and Chief Ranger of Resource/Law Enforcement to maintain the asset tracking for the park.
The Assistant Park Manager also provides supervision and inspection of cyclical facilities/grounds/equipment maintenance tasks to ensure tasks are completed in compliance with OSHA, VDH, agency standards, or in compliance with other pertinent regulations. The incumbent of this position also supervises 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 Operations, in coordination with the Assistant Park Manager of Administration, has direct responsibility to ensure and maintain continuity of operations and adherence to the goals and objectives of the park and division.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Current sworn conservation officers will have the option to keep their Law Enforcement certification or relinquish their certification. Law enforcement is NOT a requirement for this position.
THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO LIVE IN PARK HOUSING.
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.
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, CPR certifications within 12 months of employment. The position requires shift work, which includes weekends, nights, and holidays. The Assistant Park Manager is required to wear state-issued uniforms and use state issued equipment.
A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
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.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.
Contact Information
Name: Ian Staples
Phone: (804) 754-5064
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.
State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist III
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $70,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:First Landing State Park
Agency Website:http://www.dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
THE AGENCY
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about - access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We manage 42 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, DCR is the place for you!
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
THE DIVISION
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 42 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, 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).
THE PARK
Located along the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and the north end of Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park offers much to families and outdoor enthusiasts. The 2,888-acre park offers old maritime forests, woodlands, marshes, swamps, and sandy beaches along the Chesapeake Bay and Broad Bay. 20 housekeeping cabins, 4 yurts and 201 campsites offer overnight lodging. The park is the most visited park in the State Park system with close to a million visits per year. The park also has a trail center, boat ramp, picnic shelter, camp store, amphitheater, and 20 miles of hiking trails.
THE OPPORTUNITY
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 operations of the park including, but not limited to, ensuring park staff adhere to park, division, and agency policy; and coordinating human resources functions including recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and managing employee performance. The Assistant Park Manager will also manage and track expenses within the maintenance and resource operations, procure materials and 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. Additionally, this position oversees the agency-implemented asset tracking system and coordinates with the Chief of Maintenance/Facility Operations and Chief Ranger of Resource/Law Enforcement to maintain the asset tracking for the park.
The Assistant Park Manager also provides supervision and inspection of cyclical facilities/grounds/equipment maintenance tasks to ensure tasks are completed in compliance with OSHA, VDH, agency standards, or in compliance with other pertinent regulations. The incumbent of this position also supervises 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 Operations, in coordination with the Assistant Park Manager of Administration, has direct responsibility to ensure and maintain continuity of operations and adherence to the goals and objectives of the park and division.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with and knowledge of grounds/facility maintenance practices.
- Experience with and knowledge of personnel management/supervision.
- Experience training employees and volunteers.
- Experience performing duties related to financial/budget tracking.
- Working knowledge of resource management techniques, procedures, and guidelines.
- Sworn conservation officer designation with certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.
- Working knowledge of major trades and constructions techniques.
- Working knowledge of capital project management to include interaction with contractors, design firms and regulatory bodies.
- Experience in procurement transactions, small purchase charge card use, and reconciliation.
- Experience with coordinating inventory management.
- Administrative experience relating to policy/procedure development and revision.
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.
Current sworn conservation officers will have the option to keep their Law Enforcement certification or relinquish their certification. Law enforcement is NOT a requirement for this position.
THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO LIVE IN PARK HOUSING.
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.
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, CPR certifications within 12 months of employment. The position requires shift work, which includes weekends, nights, and holidays. The Assistant Park Manager is required to wear state-issued uniforms and use state issued equipment.
A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
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.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.
Contact Information
Name: Ian Staples
Phone: (804) 754-5064
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.
