PARK MANAGER 3 - 68893

Executive Service

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/executive-service/00009888_tsp_park_mgr_3_cmsp_tdec-job-opp_es.pdf

Background Check:

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

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. 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. About the Tennessee State Parks: 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.

How you make a difference in this role:

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with Tennessee State Parks Our Tennessee State Parks are among the most beautiful parks in the United States. This position is at Cumberland Mountain State Park, located on the scenic Cumberland Plateau, just four miles south of Crossville, TN, which offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Cumberland Mountain is one of the oldest parks in our system and contains several historic structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, including the iconic stone bridge/dam that impounds Byrd Lake. The park's amenities include a campground, cabins, boat rentals, a CCC museum, an aviary, gift shops, hiking and biking trails, an Olympic-size swimming pool, an assembly hall, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a restaurant and golf course operated by the Tennessee State Parks Hospitality Division

Job Overview:

The position requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to effectively interact with diverse guests, and a strong commitment to community outreach. Preferred candidates will have five or more years of experience in parks and recreation management and natural or cultural resource management. Educational requirements include a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Parks and Recreation Management, or related fields. The candidate is required to be a State Commissioned Officer recognized by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or be willing to become commissioned.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise a team of 19 full-time staff by preparing work schedules, assigning duties, and administering the performance management cycle.
2. Serve as a Commissioned Officer providing and maintaining park safety and security, including law enforcement, first responder, and basic first aid services.
3. Oversee the park's annual operating budget, all park operations, and visitor services. Trail construction and maintenance.
4. Participate in the implementation and coordination of policies and methods for park operations. Study, review, and enforce state policies and guidelines at the park level.
5. Collaborate with local businesses, officials, and volunteers on community outreach initiatives to promote the park, strengthen community engagement, and support economic development.
6. Direct and implement natural and cultural resource management for the park's 1,720 acres.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred candidates will have five or more years of experience in parks and recreation management and natural or cultural resource management. Educational requirements include a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Parks and Recreation Management, or related fields. The candidate is required to be a State Commissioned Officer recognized by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or be willing to become commissioned.

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.