Office Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

13 paid state holidays per year

State retirement plans

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an Office Manager for Sky Meadows State Park under the Dept Conservation & Recreation. The role covers daily office operations, budgeting, revenue management, and public relations to support seasonal and annual park activities.

Responsibilities include merchandise oversight, IT support, and visitor services such as reservations. Candidates should have strong supervision and procurement experience, plus adeptness with MS Office and related tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and/or public relations involving direct interaction with diverse audiences.
• Experience operating office equipment and computer systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Publisher), Canva, printers, and/or copiers.
• Experience in cash handling, merchandise management, and/or retail sales.
• Demonstrated experience with procurement, contracts, bookkeeping, budget management, and/or records retention.
• Supervisory experience including staff training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Experience managing multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced administrative environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures related to programs such as special use permits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee office management and administrative support functions for Sky Meadows State Park, including IT and visitor services.
• Manage the merchandise program and POS system and ensure alignment with park themes and profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative management

Budget management

Staff supervision

Procurement

Public relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Point of Sale system

Job description

Title: Office Manager

State Role Title:Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I

Hiring Range: $49,000 - $69,216

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:Sky Meadows State Park

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open spaces.
Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives.
DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Job Duties

The Office Manager position performs and provides office management and management of administrative support functions necessary to daily, seasonal and annual operations of Sky Meadows State Park, including managerial support, office management, fiscal control of assigned budget, overall park budget tracking, revenue management, technical (IT) support, visitor services including reservations, and public relations. Oversees and manages the merchandise program and Point of Sale system to reflect park VEP themes and to maximize profitability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and/or public relations involving direct interaction with diverse audiences.
• Experience operating a variety of office equipment and computer systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Publisher), Canva, printers, and/or copiers.
• Experience in cash handling, merchandise management, and/or retail sales.
• Demonstrated experience with procurement, contracts, bookkeeping, budget management, and/or records retention.
• Supervisory experience including staff training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Experience managing multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced administrative environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures related to programs such as special use permits.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with state accounting systems, procurement procedures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, payroll processing, and other personnel administrative functions.
• Prior experience in a state park or comparable natural resource, recreation, or tourism setting.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!

As a DCR employee, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that make every visit memorable.

Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Freecamping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two‑night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one‑night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life — it’s one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!