Parks Regional Manager

About the role

The Parks Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the Northeast Region of Vermont State Parks. Key responsibilities include:

• General oversight and management of state parks
• Developing and implementing policies related to state parks
• Making significant capital improvement decisions for projects exceeding $1 million in budget and scope
• Directly supervising 3 staff persons including two Regional Operations Managers and one Regional Facilities Manager
• Indirectly supervising and supporting 6 other full-time regional positions and approximately 100 seasonal staff
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on issues related to park properties
• Overseeing visitor relations and customer service in the region
• Investigating and responding to visitor disputes and complaints as necessary

Responsibilities

The Parks Regional Manager must possess a valid driver's license and have access to some means of private transportation. Some evening or overtime work may be required. Complaints from potential and actual park clients may occur which require appropriate communication skills such as sensitivity and diplomacy in achieving resolution.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include:

• A bachelor's degree AND four (4) years or more of experience in management, administration, planning, maintenance administration or coordination, including one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Or
• A two-year associate's degree AND six (6) years or more of experience in management, administration, planning, maintenance administration or coordination, including one (1) year of supervisory experience

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of recreation and parks planning, development, management and administration
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and operation of a State Park
• Knowledge of natural resource conservation principles and practices
• Knowledge of supervisory and management principles, methods and techniques
• Working knowledge of landscaping methods and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of subordinates
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Skill in working in team settings

Skills

• Communication skills, including sensitivity and diplomacy in resolving client complaints
• Supervisory and management skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

Benefits

The total compensation package includes:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 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

Pay

Details about pay are available on the State's Benefits page.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are available on the State's Benefits page.