New Job Park Manager 1-46264 In Tennessee

PARK MANAGER 1

Department of Environment and Conservation

Burgess Falls State Park

Putnam, TN

Annual Salary: $59,700 - $89,496

Closing Date: 05/31/2023

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00011371_tsp_park_manager_1_burgess_falls_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment.

We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our culture reflects the people we serve.

Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical, and archaeological heritage.

How you make a difference in this role:

From its beginning in 1937, Tennessee State Parks were established to protect and preserve the unique natural, cultural, and historic resources of Tennessee. The public interest has also been served by a variety of benefits for citizens and communities produced by our state park system, promoting stronger communities and healthier citizens across the state through diverse resource-based recreation while conserving the natural environment for today and tomorrow preserving authentic Tennessee places and spaces for future generations to enjoy.

As stewards of the resources in our parks, we seek to manage Tennessee's state parks in order to preserve and protect valued resources and to provide a balance of services and benefits for the enjoyment of the people.

Job Overview:

This Park Manager 1 position is essential to overseeing the safety and security operations of the park by supervising a team of Park Rangers, as well as providing first responder services to our many guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Commissioned Officer, providing and maintaining park safety and security, including law enforcement, first responder, and basic first aid services.
• Supervise a team of Park Rangers. Prepare work schedules and assignments and oversee the Tennessee State Parks Safety Plan.
• Participate in the implementation and coordination of polices for park operations. Ensure all governing state parks’ policies are observed.
• Develop and implement natural and cultural resource management plans for the park.
• Assist in the daily management of the park's operating budget, payroll, and other fiscal procedures.
• Educate the public about the park's natural, cultural, and historical resources through interpretive programs and events.
• Support community outreach programs and partner with local businesses and area officials to promote the park and impact economic development.
• Operate variety of equipment and vehicles, including boats, law enforcement vehicles, and safety equipment.

Required Experience:

The candidate is required to be a State commissioned officer recognized by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or is willing to become commissioned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred candidates will have natural resource or parks and recreation management experience and a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Based Management (Natural Resources, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, etc.), Park and Recreation Management or related field.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.