Park & Watercraft Manager 1 - 20054283 at STATE OF OHIO in Zanesville, Ohio

Job Description:

 

 

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for a Park & Watercraft Manager 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, overseeing both Muskingum River Parkway and Jesse Owens State Park, headquartered in Morgan county. The address is 543 Riverside Dr., McConnelsville, OH 43756.  To learn more about Muskingum River Parkway and Jesse Owens State Parks please visit Muskingum River Parkway and Jesse Owens State Park.

What you will do…

• Plan & manage all operations (e.g., budgetary, fiscal, staffing, facilities & equipment, safety, etc.) of both Jesse Owens and Muskingum River State Parks


• Help to oversee the historic operations of the only hand-operated lock system remaining in the country


• Establish park goals & priorities


• Serve as a direct supervisor


• Provide exceptional customer service & manage stakeholder relationships


• Coordinate activities with other park districts, ODNR division/offices & outside entities.

What’s in it for you…

The State of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package which includes extensive medical, dental and vision insurance. At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan, Employee Tuition reimbursement program and much more.  To view all the benefits offered, please visit Total Rewards . 

We are ready for you!

We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources!  Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!

Official Position Description

Plans & manages all operations of one (1) or more Class B state parks, coordinates & monitors budgetary & fiscal operations (e.g., develops annual & biennial budget requests relevant to operations, monitors approved budget for assigned park(s), reviews/approves timekeeping information, approves daily expenditures, participates in audits, reviews & analyzes revenue), establishes goals & priorities (e.g., park development & facility utilization, preventative maintenance, human resources & strategic planning, land & water based recreational amenities, park & watercraft opportunities & programs, recommends &/or develops park & watercraft rules & regulations), coordinates work performed in park & supervises assigned staff (e.g., prepares schedules, assigns job tasks, conducts performance reviews, participates in administrative investigations, disciplinary &/or grievance matters, conducts coaching &/or corrective counseling, approves leave, conducts training).

Manages facilities & equipment (e.g., monitors facility cleanliness, oversees fleet & equipment management, monitors infrastructure, conducts inventory (e.g., equipment, navigational locks, marinas, buildings, campsites), inspects or assists in the inspection of park & watercraft infrastructure) & manages park & watercraft resources (e.g., schedules maintenance operations, monitors consumables, monitors boundaries for encroachments, hazardous tree assessments, controls invasive species, purchases support services, oversees wildlife management, oversees beach & lake management, monitors water quality, oversees pesticide application (both land and water), oversees volunteers and camper hosts at campgrounds, oversees revenue generating operations (e.g., campgrounds, marinas, boating registrations) & oversees contract compliance, coordinates with seasonal concession partners (e.g., marinas, beach concessions, boat rentals), manages special operations within assigned park (e.g.,  navigational buoy plan, dredging concerns, dam inspections and maintenance), ensures public & employee safety (e.g., liaises with law enforcement personnel, identifies & mitigates safety hazards, participates in development of emergency action plans, conducts safety meetings, implements & promotes safety procedures, confirms compliance with regulatory requirements, provides visitor assistance, monitors special event safety, facilitates weather emergencies, identifies need for temporary closure), operates equipment (e.g., state vehicle, watercraft, hand & power tools, personal protective equipment, tractors, mowers, all-terrain vehicles) to conduct work throughout park(s) & demonstrate equipment use & maintenance to staff.

Manages customer relations (e.g., addresses visitor concerns &/or issues, manages employee interaction with public, resolves park & water use conflicts, solicits & implements customer feedback & recommendations, provides information & education), manages stakeholder relationships (e.g., interacts with friends groups, partners with local communities & organizations, oversees community projects, monitors volunteer activities, interacts with government agencies, cooperates with sister agencies, participates in community outreach), coordinates park & watercraft programs & special events (e.g., hikes, interpretive programming), develops lock operational hours, schedules special arrangements outside of normal lock hours, coordinates with divers as locks become inoperable, develops new customer programs, educational programs & special events, coordinates public relations & communications duties (e.g., participates in public speaking engagements, develops informational materials, conducts public information meetings, researches & develops marketing strategies, maintains website & social media, addresses media at local level).

Performs administrative duties (e.g., reviews reports, develops & solicits competitive bids, applies for grants & tracks grant spending, participates in the recruitment & selection of employees, conducts staff meetings & attends department meetings, participates in in-service training seminars &/or conferences, serves on agency committees).

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

Positions operating watercraft must complete boat operator education course per Ohio Revised Code 1547.05.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be called 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; may work evenings, weekends &/or holidays; may be exposed to chemical spray, dirt, dust fumes & noise, unpleasant odors, human & animal waste; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; may work in or near water; works outside to include walking long & short distances, climbing & navigating rough terrain, steep slopes & embankments & exposure to outdoor elements (e.g., inclement weather, animals, insects, poison ivy); may be exposed to unsafe conditions.

Completion of undergraduate core program in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 12 mos. supervisory exp.; valid driver’s license.

-Or completion of associate core program in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 6 mos. exp. in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 12 mos. supervisory exp.; valid driver’s license.

-Or 24 mos. trg. or exp. in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 12 mos. supervisory exp.; valid driver’s license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Assistant Park & Watercraft Manager, 22515; valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Salary:

$31.00

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