STATE PARK MANAGER (DEM)

Department

Department of Environmental Management

Division

Environmental Services

Salary

$65,836.00 - $76,037.00

Job Profile

JC-02551200-13 - State Park Manager (DEM) (C94 L2881 DOA IT DEM)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

April 1 to October 31,workweek includes Saturdays and Sundays, Days off are two

days off Tuesday through Friday. November 1 to March 31 workweek is Monday through Friday - days

off are Saturdays and Sundays OR as Divisional priorities dictate.

This position will also require the employee to work 2nd shift during the April 1 to October 31st period.

Job Requisition Number

JR103422 STATE PARK MANAGER (DEM) (Open)

Pay Grade

C00326 A

Classification

State Park Manager (DEM)

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: As a working supervisor to be responsible for the supervision, operation, and maintenance of a major state park or group of smaller state parks or a group of roadside rest areas, bike paths, docking facilities, historical sites, public bathing areas and other recreational facilities; to supervise a staff operating and maintaining the physical and recreational facilities of such areas; to participate in a recreational facilities development program; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom general and specific work assignments and instructions are received; work is reviewed for results obtained and conformance with directives and divisional policies, objectives, rules, regulations, and restrictions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of assigned State Parks personnel.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• As a working supervisor to perform and be responsible for the supervision, operation and maintenance of a major state park or group of smaller state parks or group of roadside rest areas, bike paths, docking facilities, historical sites, public bathing areas and other recreational facilities; to supervise a staff operating and maintaining the physical and recreational facilities of such areas; to participate in a recreational facilities development program.
• To participate in a recreational facilities development program.
• To perform the following duties as required and be responsible for the supervision of park personnel:
• performing duties involved in the operation of sporting, fishing, golfing, skiing, swimming, boating, picnicking and other recreational activities of a nature suitable for a public park; issuing permits and checking authorization of issued permits for the use of park facilities; and selling tickets and collecting fees.
• performing maintenance activities such as cleaning and repairing buildings; underground utilities, electric lines water lines and sewer line; maintaining playgrounds, campgrounds, golf courses, beaches, roads, trails; repairing fences or walls; cutting grass and removing weeds; containment of brush fires; trimming trees and shrubbery; repairing tables, benches, and fireplaces; repair and maintenance of small engine equipment, trucks and heavy equipment; and maintaining accessible sanitary facilities;
• performing policy and park regulation compliance duties for the safety and protection of park visitors; and performing inspection duties to assure that all physical facilities and equipment are in good condition at all times.
• To evaluate and be responsible for the maintenance of all physical and recreational facilities and activities and to make recommendations for their improvement.
• To oversee the application of pesticides used in the maintenance and propagation of golf courses greens, trees, shrubbery, and ornamental plantings.
• To ensure that all applicable safety regulations are adhered to.
• To determine that proper equipment is employed and maintained at all times.
• To be responsible for requisitioning supplies and equipment, collecting and accounting for fees, and the preparation of required reports.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: A working knowledge of the methods and practices used in the restoration development, operation, maintenance and development of physical and recreational park and campground facilities; the ability to supervise and review the work of a staff engaged in performing duties related to such functions; the ability to evaluate current facilities and to make recommendations for their improvement or expansion; a working knowledge of Coastal Zone Management, RI Department of Health Regulations governing the operation and maintenance of recreational facilities, State Water Laws, Beach Regulations, and Lifeguard Certification Requirements; the ability to assist in a recreational facilities development program; the ability to assist in safety regulation enforcement as well as the effective and proper use of recreational equipment related thereto; the ability to collect pertinent data and information for preparation of reports by superior (s); the ability to utilize and operate computer systems specifically designed for park management use; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Graduation from a high school; and

Experience: Employment in a responsible position involving the operation and maintenance of physical and recreational facilities of a public park, including supervision of the work of others engaged in such work, and two years as a Natural Resources Operations Technician I.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must possess a Pesticide Applicator's License, a valid Rhode Island Driver's License, a Hoisting engineers license and must maintain such licenses as a condition of employment.

Supplemental Information

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.