Parks Regional Facilities & Projects Manager

Forests Parks & Recreation; Marshfield (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks is seeking a facilities management leader for Vermont State Parks to oversee infrastructure and maintenance programs across 17 parks in the Northeastern region, including Waterbury Area, Groton State Forest, and Northeast Kingdom. You will guide major facility improvements, preventative maintenance scheduling, and supervise five regional maintenance staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong facility management, contracting, and personnel leadership skills, with a passion for parks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of park maintenance, construction, trail work, or project coordination.
• OR Associate’s degree plus 5+ years related experience including 3+ years supervisory experience.
• OR High school diploma plus 7+ years related experience including 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising and training personnel in a decentralized organization.
• Knowledge of state and local building codes and contract management.
• Valid driver's license required for travel to work sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure and maintenance programs for 17 parks.
• Manage major facility improvements and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Supervise five regional maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with state agencies and contractors.

Skills

Facility management

Contracting

Personnel supervision

Project coordination

Driver's license

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree, 3+ years supervisory

Associate's degree, 5+ years incl. 3+ years supervisory

High school diploma, 7+ years incl. 3+ years supervisory

Job description

Vermont State Parks seeks a facilities management leader to oversee infrastructure and maintenance programs for 17 parks in the Northeastern region, including the Waterbury Area, Groton State Forest, and Northeast Kingdom. The role manages major facility improvements, preventative maintenance scheduling, and supervises five regional maintenance staff. The ideal candidate is passionate about parks and outdoor recreation with strong facility management, contracting, and personnel management expertise.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3+ years of park maintenance, construction, trail work, or project coordination, including 3+ years supervisory experience
• OR Associate's degree plus 5+ years related experience including 3+ years supervisory experience
• OR High school diploma plus 7+ years related experience including 3+ years supervisory experience
• Experience supervising and training personnel in a decentralized organization
• Knowledge of state and local building codes and contract management
• Valid driver's license required for travel to work sites