Assistant Park Manager - Twin Lakes State Park

Title:Assistant Park Manager - Twin Lakes State Park

State Role Title: Natural Resource Spec III

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $70,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Twin Lakes State Park

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY
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. 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 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; 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 8 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
Twin Lakes State Park is located in Prince Edward County, in the heart of central Virginia. This 476-acre, historic park offers many cultural, environmental and recreational activities. Overnight accommodations include a 33-site campground and 11 climate-controlled cabins. Visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking and biking 7+ miles of trails, lakeside picnicking, and boating from one of the park's two boat ramps or in one of 33 available rental watercraft. The Cedar Crest Conference Center on Prince Edward Lake is available for weddings, family gatherings, retreats and business meetings. Deeply rooted in the rich community of Central Virginia, the "twin" lakes were created in the 1930s by FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps. When the property opened as a Virginia State Park in 1950, one of the lakes was originally called Prince Edward State Park for Negroes--the first and only Virginia State Park accessible to people of color at the time. Thousands traveled from all over the mid-Atlantic region to enjoy a park free from discrimination. In 1976 the parks merged, then in 1986 the site was renamed Twin Lakes State Park.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position will assist the Park Manager with 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 with OSHA, 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.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of personnel management/supervision and providing staff training.
• Experience performing duties related to revenue collection/reporting, and financial/budget tracking.
• Experience and knowledge of visitor services practices and interpretive programming management.
• Considerable experience and knowledge of grounds/facility maintenance practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to complete business correspondence, reports, and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of resource management techniques, procedures, and guidelines.
• Experience with special event coordination including event planning, event set-up, and effective customer service and interpersonal skills.
  

Additional Considerations

• Current Virginia DCJS law enforcement officer certification.
• Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Considerable knowledge of natural and cultural resource issues and processes, and regulatory requirements with the ability to accommodate them into facility management.
• Considerable experience and/or training in one or more of the following areas: budget management, procurement procedures, leadership, park/recreational operations, public protection, and management of natural/cultural resources.
• Working knowledge of major trades and construction techniques.
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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 possess GED; 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.
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

Contact Information

Name: Theresa Brevard

Phone: 804-786-4579

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.