State Park Operations Manager

State of Louisiana; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of State Parks is seeking a Park Supervisor to oversee daily operations at Chemin-a-Haut State Park in Bastrop, LA. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate maintenance projects, and ensure high-quality public programming and safety.

This on-site role requires strong leadership and perception of community needs. Ideal candidates will have extensive park-related experience, knowledge of revenue reporting, and the ability to collaborate with law enforcement and external

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in operation, administration, or maintenance of parks, outdoor recreation, or historic sites; or in parks or conservation work.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Public safety coordination

Customer service

Job description

The Office of State Parks is seeking a Park Supervisor to oversee daily operations at Chemin-a-Haut State Park in Bastrop, LA. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate maintenance projects, and ensure high-quality public programming and safety.

This on-site role requires strong leadership and perception of community needs. Ideal candidates will have extensive park-related experience, knowledge of revenue reporting, and the ability to collaborate with law enforcement and external