Parks Regional Facilities & Projects Manager

State of Vermont; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vermont State Parks seeks an energetic leader to oversee facilities management and infrastructure for 17 parks in the Northeastern region. The role covers Waterbury Area, Groton State Forest and Northeast Kingdom, emphasizing collaboration and proactive maintenance.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of facility management, contracting, and supervision, with the ability to lead a growing maintenance team in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in park maintenance, building or structure construction and maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, or project coordination/supervision, including 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Two years of college coursework or an associate's degree with 5+ years of related work and 3+ years supervisory experience.
• High school diploma with 7+ years of related experience and 3+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities management and infrastructure program for 17 parks in the Northeastern region.
• Manage and supervise the five regional maintenance staff.
• Coordinate contracting, projects, scheduling, and maintenance activities to ensure visitor safety and experience.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facility management

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Two years of college or associate's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Title: Parks Regional Facilities & Projects Manager

Application Deadline Date: 10/26/2026

Department: Forests Parks & Recreation

Location: Marshfield, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $31.54

Maximum Salary: $49.45

Overview

Vermont State Parks seeks an energetic, outgoing, positive individual to join our parks team to lead the facilities management and infrastructure program for 17 parks in the Northeastern region of the state. This position works throughout the Waterbury Area, Groton State Forest and the Northeast Kingdom. The ideal candidate is passionate about Parks and Outdoor Recreation, and understands the critical role that facilities and maintenance have in ensuring the best possible visitor experience. A thorough understanding of facility management, contracting, and personnel management is preferred. This position requires an excellent manager with strong communication and collaboration skills who thrives in a fast-paced service-oriented environment. This is an advanced facilities and maintenance position responsible for all major facility improvements and upgrades; maintenance and repair work; preventative maintenance scheduling; and supervision, training and evaluation of the five regional maintenance staff.

Who May Apply

This position, Parks Regional Facilities & Projects Manager (Job Requisition #55879), is open to all State employees and external applicants. Multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this posting.

Work is performed in office and field settings, both outdoors and inside buildings. Incumbents must be able to climb ladders, work in cramped, damp, and poorly ventilated areas and in inclement weather. Manual dexterity is needed to operate equipment and use tools. Incumbents must be able to respond at any time when emergency repairs necessitate overtime. A valid driver's license is required for travel to work sites.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher AND three (3) years or more of work experience of any combination in park maintenance, building or other structure construction and maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, or project coordination or supervision, INCLUDING three (3) years or more of supervisory experience.

OR

Two years of full-time college coursework or an associate's degree AND five (5) years or more of work experience of any combination in park maintenance, building or other structure construction and maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, or project coordination or supervision, INCLUDING three (3) years or more of supervisory experience.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) years or more of experience of any combination in park maintenance, building or other structure construction and maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, or project coordination or supervision, INCLUDING three (3) years or more of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Preference for experience in coaching, supervising, training and evaluating personnel in a decentralized organization.
• Preference for experience with and understanding of state and local building codes.
• Preference for experience prioritizing projects and managing contracts.
• Preference for experience in state, national or community park facilities and maintenance.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.