Park Manager B

State of Louisiana; Braithwaite (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Office of State Parks, seeks a Park Manager at St. Bernard State Park in Braithwaite. The role supervises staff, coordinates day‑to‑day operations, and oversees maintenance and safety for the site, ensuring excellent customer service and efficient operations.

Candidates need four years of experience in park operations or related fields (or four years in law enforcement or interpretive services). A college credit substitution option exists.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the operation, administration, or maintenance of parks or related fields.
• Or four years in law enforcement, interpretive services, mobile equipment operation, building construction or maintenance.
• Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours earned substitutes for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance and care of site facilities.
• Approves and promotes site programming/events.
• Performs regular park and playground inspections.
• Manages park facility expenditures.
• Coordinates major park maintenance or construction projects.
• Works with local law enforcement to control violence and vandalism.
• Collaborates with other sections and contractors on facilities.
• Engages with community groups on park matters.
• Prepares plans, specs, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Serves as liaison for the site with outside agencies.
• Prepares and administers the site budget.
• Accounts for revenue from day use and overnight fees.
• Prepares weekly fiscal, revenue, and visitation reports.
• Schedules work assignments and directs staff.
• Evaluates staff performance and training needs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Customer service

Public safety

Collaborative work with agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in park management or related field

Job description

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

This position is located at St. Bernard State Park in Braithwaite, LA. The purpose of this position is to supervise, coordinate, and direct the work of professional or non-professional park staff involved in the day-to-day operation, administration, construction, and maintenance of the site. The incumbent of this position demonstrates superior, seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.

Four years of experience in the operation, administration, or maintenance of parks, outdoor recreation, or historic sites; or in parks or conservation work; OR
Four years of experience in law enforcement, interpretive services, mobile equipment operation, building construction or maintenance.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Oversees the maintenance and care of site facilities.
• Approves and promotes site programming/events.
• Performs regularly scheduled overall park and playground inspections.
• Manages park facility expenditures.
• Coordinates major park maintenance or construction projects with Resource Development staff.
• Works directly with local law enforcement to control violence and vandalism.
• Works with appropriate personnel in other sections and departments and outside contractors regarding major maintenance and development of buildings, water systems, roadways or other facilities.
• Works with neighborhood and community groups on matters of civic, park, and recreational interest.
• Prepares plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates for projects, programs, and equipment.
• Serves as a liaison for the site with outside agencies in matters pertaining to the worksite.
• Prepares and administers the site budget.
• Accountable for the collection and deposit of all revenue generated at the site through day use and overnight fees.
• Prepares weekly fiscal, revenue, and visitation reports.
• Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments, work techniques, and documentation of that performance with the use of the Departmental CPM.
• Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained.

Position-Specific Details

Location: St. Bernard State Park in Braithwaite, LA

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty

Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. The position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.

Travel: Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. Travel may be required to other state parks to assist in staffing or events, as needed. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information

Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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