Parks Regional Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Parks Regional Administrator to oversee multiple state parks across counties. This executive role communicates between the Division Director and park facilities, implementing management strategies and achieving department goals.

The position offers travel across Kentucky and an office in Frankfort or within the region. The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, staff development, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences while managing regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years of business administration, public administration or management experience.
• Education can substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 20 years and one day of age at time of employment and obtain STAR certification within six months.
• Occasional travel within region and to Frankfort.

Responsibilities

• Supervises park operation in multi-county region.
• Coordinates construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities.
• Maintains records and prepares operational reports and budgets.
• Ensures good public relations and serves as liaison with officials.

Skills

Leadership

Public administration experience

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job ID

2605222

Position

Parks Regional Administrator

Pay Grade

19

Salary

$5,914.52 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

Location Varies

Description

The Kentucky Department of Parks is currently seeking a Parks Regional Administrator to manage multiple parksacross multiple counties. With the concept of regional management across theCommonwealth, the chosen candidate serves as the channel of communication and line of authority between theDivision Director and all state parks in a multi-county region and will implement management strategies andgoals set forth by the department. This is indeed an amazing opportunity to travel and see many of Kentucky’sState Parks while providing management and oversight to various state parks within the Commonwealth.With 44 state parks and several other managed entities, the Kentucky State Parks have resorts, recreationalparks, and historic sites.

The position will have an office in Frankfort, Kentucky, and, or, an office locatedwithin the assigned region, but much travel will extend throughout Kentucky.

As a Parks Regional Administrator, you will fill a key leadership role within Kentucky State Parks. Thisposition is an imperative part of the overall operations team. Your experience and expertise will focus onmaximizing profits for various state parks, developing, and retaining employees, providing trainingopportunities, creating budgets, exceeding guest expectations, and much more.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervises employees in the management of the operation of the state parks.
• Coordinates internally and externally on the construction, maintenance and, or, operation of buildings,grounds and recreational areas of the parks.
• Provides training and assistance to employees and supervisors.
• Maintains business and financial records and reports.
• Prepares operational reports and records for thedepartment and cabinet.
• Maintains good public relations with park visitors.
• Works with department personnel to ensure that theparks serves the needs of its customers.
• Coordinates the activities of managers and staff to attain optimum service delivery.
• Evaluates,interprets, and applies current parks policies and procedures relating to departmental program and personnelpractices.
• Conducts performance appraisal for assigned staff.
• Makes recommendations for personnel actions such aspromotion, layoffs, dismissals, and other personnel decisions.
• Recommends training to management staff based on notices of training opportunities for employees withina region.
• Supervises the maintenance of all regional records.
• Formulates the region's budget request and forwards to agency management.
• Monitors the office expenditures of the region constantly.
• Attends meetings with other regional staff and management to channel information regarding programactivities.
• Represents region and, or, division on inter or intra agency task forces.
• Meets with civic groups, public officials, and the public to explain program policies and regulationsand to answer questions of field operations within the region.

The Commonwealth offers a great package of benefits for Full-Time Employees including:

• Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) + Paid Holidays
• Overtime and Compensatory Time on an as needed basis
• Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Complimentary park familiarization visits for you and family
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K and 457K)

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have six years of business administration, public administration or management experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Additional education will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Experience as the general manager of a full service hotel, resort, recreation facility, museum, OR public or business administration OR related experience will substitute for the education on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must be 20 years and one day of age at time of employment. Must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Primarily work is conducted in an office setting; however, may require working on park grounds and throughout the parks. Occasional travel required within region, to other regions, and to Frankfort.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kevin Main at [e-mail] or 502.892.3309.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D