CAMPGROUND MANAGER, GOSHEN SPRINGS

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks a Campground Manager for Goshen Springs in Rankin County. You will oversee a large state park or multiple parks, supervising permanent, seasonal, temporary and volunteer staff, ensuring protection, maintenance and operations of facilities and systems.

The role requires leadership, program coordination, and day-to-day supervision to meet service and safety standards. A Bachelor's degree with 4+ years' experience is preferred; campground managers may require

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience.
• Campground Managers must be certified law enforcement officers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large state park, multiple parks, or large program withstaff supervision.
• Direct policy development, program planning and coordination; evaluate changes and new programs.
• Supervise staff including hire recommendations, training, assignments, reviews, performance assessment, coaching.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

CAMPGROUND MANAGER, GOSHEN SPRINGS in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$33,600.00 - $59,049.90 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9176-0487-20261008Rn

0487 - PEARL RIVER VALLEY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT

Opening Date

10/09/2026

10/19/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$33,600.00

$59,049.90

About the Agency

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District provides water to the City of Jackson for treatment and distribution, serves over 5,800 water customers in four systems, and provides recreational opportunities for over 2,250,000 annual visitors. The Ross Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000-acre impoundment at the heart of the District on the Pearl River just north of Jackson. Ownership and operation of the reservoir, its shoreline, and the 17,000 acres of surrounding property is vested in the District. The District member counties include Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Scott, and Leake counties. The District is responsible for the maintenance of the reservoir dam, spillway, approximately 50 public areas and entrances, 5 campgrounds, and 4 water/sewer systems. The spillway control tower, Reservoir Patrol, and the 5 campgrounds are staffed 24 hours a day. The maintenance staff is on call to respond to emergencies in the water/sewer department and other areas. For more information, contact Amber Pope at [e-mail] or 601-605-6893.

Manager accountable for managing a large state park, multiple small parks, or large program and supervising permanent, seasonal, temporary and volunteer employees in the protection, maintenance, operation and repair of state parks, natural and cultural resources, facilities, equipment and systems. Directs the general management of policy development, program planning, and coordination, and the evaluation of policy or organizational changes and new programs. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

What you'll need to be Successful

The individual must demonstrate a sense of responsibility and commitment to the agency; be productive, diligent, conscientious, timely, and loyal. Must accept responsibility for actions and results; effectively manage emotions and impulses and maintain a positive attitude; and adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. The ability and willingness to perform work within defined specifications, timelines and to manage conflicting priorities; to cooperate with other employees in identifying and solving problems in order to effectively and efficiently complete assigned tasks; and the ability and willingness to interact and communicate effectively with employees and campground visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications:Campground Managers must be certified law enforcement officers.

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201