Assistant Park Manager - Quartz Mountain

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the management and supervision of a variety of activities and functions that are associated with the operation of a state park.

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Assures a safe, well-maintained park facility through the efforts of a properly supervised and trained staff.

• Provides an efficient operation that stays within budget constraints and which assures fiscal control and accountability.

• Provides park visitor service and promotes usage through positive community relations, developing local partnerships and volunteer programs and aggressive marketing efforts.

• Assumes natural resource protection and environmental education as a manager of park operations and visitor programming.

• Analyzes financial information and operational requirements in order to plan, prepare and manage the park’s operating budget.

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

At this level incumbents primarily perform duties and responsibilities involving assisting a higher level manager in the operation of a state park. This may include serving in a manager trainee capacity or as a site manager for a small park which is part of a “pod” management configuration.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, park administration or management, criminal justice, natural resources or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of experience in park management or operations, business administration, building and grounds maintenance, general construction or natural resource management or operations for a maximum of ninety semester hours of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles of park management and business administration; of marketing and advertising methods and principles; of general construction methods and maintenance procedures; of personnel and financial management; of public relations; of laws, rules and regulations concerning the operation of state parks, contracts, purchases of state equipment and supplies and property management; and of supervisory principles and practices. 

Ability is required to supervise the work of others; to maintain effective working relationships and public relations; to formulate goals and objectives; to apply rules and regulations; to maintain records and prepare reports; to use basic computer applications such as Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint; to perform basic computer tasks such printing, scanning and electronic filing; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Some positions may require the incumbent to perform law enforcement duties in the enforcement of state laws or park rules and regulations to ensure the safety and welfare of visitors, properties and facilities.

Applicants for these positions must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license to operate state vehicles at the time of appointment, be willing to work irregular hours; and possess the psychological and physical ability to perform law enforcement duties, as evidenced by completion of a written examination administered by the department, prior to appointment.

After appointment to one of these positions, the employee will be required to successfully complete certification as an Auxiliary Peace Officer as defined in Title 70 O.S. Section 3311, within the probationary period.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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