PARK MANAGER 1 - 81109

State of Tennessee; Kentucky; On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, TN, part of the Department of Environment and Conservation, seeks an Assistant Park Manager to help oversee park operations, visitor services, budget, and improvement projects.

The position requires a flexible schedule to be on-call and to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities including staff supervision, safety leadership, resource protection, and interpretive programming that connects guests with the park's natural and cultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Natural Resources, History, Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field.
• Three years' fulltime professional park and conservation experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead assigned park operations and staff, ensuring effective scheduling, communication, training, and daily operations.
• Lead safety and security efforts, ensuring staff and guest safety and compliance with park policies and regulations.
• Support resource protection and management, including invasive species removal and restoration of resources.
• Provide interpretive programming that connects visitors to the park's history, resources, and recreational opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, History, Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field

Job description

Executive Service

PARK MANAGER 1

Department of Environment and Conservation

Roan Mountain State Park

Roan Mountain, TN

Annual Salary: $67,764

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Who We Are And What We Do

The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment. Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand‑in‑hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical and archaeological heritage.

How You Make a Difference In This Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with Tennessee State Parks (TSP)? Join the team at Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain, TN (22 miles southeast of Elizabethton, TN), and work in a stunning mountain setting surrounded by nature and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. This park offers a diverse range of facilities and experiences, including campgrounds, cabins, backcountry camping, hiking trails, a museum, gift shops, a conference center, a game room, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Job Overview

The Assistant Park Manager position will assist the Park Manager with overseeing park operations, visitor services, budget, and improvement projects. This includes the requirement of a flexible work schedule to be on‑call and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead assigned park operations and staff, ensuring effective scheduling, communication, training, and daily operations.
• Serve in a leadership role for safety and security, helping ensure the safety of staff and guests while maintaining compliance with TSP policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Support resource protection and management efforts, including invasive species removal, restoration of natural and cultural resources, stewardship activities, and visitor education.
• Provide interpretive programming that promotes the park's mission and connects visitors to its history, natural resources, cultural resources, and recreational opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Natural Resources, History, Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field and three years' fulltime professional park and conservation experience. Qualifying graduate coursework or professional park law enforcement, park management, or park interpretive work may substitute for the required experience or education, respectively. Preference may be given to those candidates with three years experience in parks and recreation management.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.