Assistant Park Manager - Quartz Mountain

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks an Assistant Park Manager for Quartz Mountain to oversee park operations, safety, and visitor services. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and foster partnerships to promote the park’s mission.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of park operations, marketing, and public relations. Oklahoma driver’s license preferred for field duties and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, park administration or management, criminal justice, natural resources or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of park management/operations for up to 90 semester hours of education.
• Knowledge of park management principles, budgeting, public relations, contracts and safety.
• Ability to supervise staff, maintain records and report on operations.

Responsibilities

• Assures a safe, well-maintained park facility with trained staff.
• Keeps within budget constraints and maintains fiscal control.
• Provides park visitor services and promotes local partnerships and marketing.
• Manages natural resources protection and visitor programming within park operations.

Skills

Park management knowledge

Budgeting

Public relations

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

Park administration or management

Criminal justice

Natural resources

Tools

Windows

Outlook

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Assistant Park Manager - Quartz Mountain# State of Oklahoma Careers## Assistant Park Manager - Quartz MountainApply: Kiowa County: Full time: Posted Today: JR67013**Job Posting Title**Assistant Park Manager - Quartz Mountain**Agency**566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION**Supervisory Organization**Western Region Office**Job Posting End Date**Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.**Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)****Full/Part-Time**Full time**Job Type**Regular**Compensation**This position will pay $42,000 per year.**Job Description**# **Basic Purpose**Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the management and supervision of a variety of activities and functions that are associated with the operation of a state park.# **Typical Functions**The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:* Assures a safe, well-maintained park facility through the efforts of a properly supervised and trained staff.* Provides an efficient operation that stays within budget constraints and which assures fiscal control and accountability.* Provides park visitor service and promotes usage through positive community relations, developing local partnerships and volunteer programs and aggressive marketing efforts.* Assumes natural resource protection and environmental education as a manager of park operations and visitor programming.* Analyzes financial information and operational requirements in order to plan, prepare and manage the park’s operating budget.# **Level Descriptor**Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.At this level incumbents primarily perform duties and responsibilities involving assisting a higher level manager in the operation of a state park. This may include serving in a manager trainee capacity or as a site manager for a small park which is part of a “pod” management configuration.# **Education and Experience**Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, park administration or management, criminal justice, natural resources or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of experience in park management or operations, business administration, building and grounds maintenance, general construction or natural resource management or operations for a maximum of ninety semester hours of the required education.# **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles of park management and business administration; of marketing and advertising methods and principles; of general construction methods and maintenance procedures; of personnel and financial management; of public relations; of laws, rules and regulations concerning the operation of state parks, contracts, purchases of state equipment and supplies and property management; and of supervisory principles and practices.Ability is required to supervise the work of others; to maintain effective working relationships and public relations; to formulate goals and objectives; to apply rules and regulations; to maintain records and prepare reports; to use basic computer applications such as Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint; to perform basic computer tasks such printing, scanning and electronic filing; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.# **Special Requirements**Some positions may require the incumbent to perform law enforcement duties in the enforcement of state laws or park rules and regulations to ensure the safety and welfare of visitors, properties and facilities.Applicants for these positions must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license to operate state vehicles at the time of appointment, be willing to work irregular hours; and possess the psychological and physical ability to perform law enforcement duties, as evidenced by completion of a written examination administered by the department, prior to appointment.After appointment to one of these positions, the employee will be required to successfully complete certification as an Auxiliary Peace Officer as defined in Title 70 O.S. Section 3311, within the probationary period.**Equal Opportunity Employment**The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact