Park Manager 2 – Honeyman State Park

Title: Park Manager 2 – Honeyman State Park

Job Number: REQ-61301

Salary: $4,806 - $7,439 per month

Closing Date: 04/12/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have experience managing parks or natural resources? Do you have a passion for the outdoors and leadership skills?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as a Park Manager and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Park Manager 2.

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

As the Park Manager for Honeyman State Park you will manage a moderately complex park management unit by supervising staff who will carry out the maintenance and operations tasks, interpretation and recreation programs, resource protection work and administrative requirements of the park management unit. This contains: a high level of facility and infrastructure development; several properties, full-time employees and positions; a moderate-to-large budget, revenue, day use count and overnight visitation; the presence of Threatened and Endangered plant and animal species, listing on the National Register of Historic Places of above- and below- ground cultural resources within the parks; the presence of agency co-operating associations, and intergovernmental, agricultural or concession agreements; or a combination thereof.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field; AND One (1) year of experience as a Park Manager or equivalent natural resource manager.
OR
(b) Four (4) years of experience as a Park Manager or equivalent natural resource manager.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Experience determining the methods, means and personnel for park operations.
• Experience assigning work within collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience communicating effectively with the general public, media, agency and local government officials.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of plans and activities and to recommend changes for improvement.
• Experience preparing small biennial management unit budget and operating within budgetary limits.
• Ability to lead and maintain a highly motivated team.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Florence--OPRD--Coast-Region---Central-Coast-District---MU-Jessie-M-Honeyman/Park-Manager-2---Honeyman-State-Park_REQ-61301

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Florence--OPRD--Coast-Region---Central-Coast-District---MU-Jessie-M-Honeyman/Park-Manager-2---Honeyman-State-Park_REQ-61301