County Parks/Wildlife Manager (Mobile County Admin-Mobile County Parks and Recreation)

This is administrative work in directing the operations of Mobile County parks and the wildlife refuge.

Salary: $61,561 per year

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in park management, horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry conservation, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related field, including supervisory or administrative experience in a park, wildlife, or related system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.

Responsibilities

Direct programs for all age groups, including comprehensive athletic and sports programs. Oversee supervisory or administrative functions in a park, wildlife, or related system. Maintain revenue, inventory, and budget records. Apply knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and practices in public parks and outdoor recreation areas.

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation (increases with tenure, up to 25 days per year after 25 years of service; accumulates to 35 days).
• 10 days paid annual sick leave (no limit on accumulation).
• 12 paid holidays per year (varies by jurisdiction).
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions).
• Paid life insurance (some jurisdictions).
• Retirement plans.
• Employee Credit Union.
• Promotion by competitive exam.
• Periodic salary adjustments for competitiveness and cost-of-living increases.
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs.