Park Resource Program Manager (3 Openings)

Title: Park Resource Program Manager (3 Openings)

Job Number: REQ-79477

Salary: $73,584 – $113,820 per year

Deadline: 11/28/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have experience overseeing projects within park properties? Do you have strong leadership and relationship building skills? Does your passion lie in preserving natural and cultural resources?

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

There are currently 3 openings for our Valley Region located at Willamette Mission State Park, our Mountain Region located in Bend and our Coastal Region located in Newport. These positions fall under the classification Principal Executive Manager E.

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 a Park Resource Program Manager, you will provide agency and region leadership to direct and supervise region personnel to ensure service delivery that enhances the park visitor experience; protects and preserves historic, cultural and scenic areas; ensures volunteer and interpretation programs are delivered efficiently; and ensures that agency resources are leveraged within each region field services division.

In this role, you will work diligently within the collaborative model which includes coordinating and leading meetings; organization activities; making decisions; and managing consistent statewide approaches for projects and park development. You will represent the agency to Oregon elected officials; collaborate and recommend actions to Senior Leadership regarding stakeholders, legislative committees, and other key natural resource agencies. You may also be asked to lead task forces and facilitate key conversations with the agency’s Directors Group, ORB or other key stakeholder groups or agencies.

Additionally, you may have delegated authority from the Region Manager to make decisions across the region or agency when needed. You will be responsible for development and implementation of preservation plans for all registered historic sites, museum collections, and archives within your assigned region and in the development of statewide approach to prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, including reports to and permits from the State Historic Preservation Office. You will provide input and recommendations from the region to the department liaison with Oregon’s federally recognized tribes and will provide oversight for programs such as the state’s USFWS Endangered Species invertebrate recovery grants, State Natural Areas Program, and implementation of the Habitat Conservation Plan for endangered Western snowy plover recovery.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Three (3) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation.
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(b) Two (2) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation; AND 45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management.
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(c ) Three (3) years of professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.

The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Experience in project oversight within park properties that include natural resources, forestry, cultural resources, facilities maintenance and interpretation.
• Experience leading a diverse team of professionals across a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Ability to interpret and apply agency policies and procedures to staff and projects.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, schedule and/or perform visitor services projects that could include special events and/or public outreach to specific groups and under-served populations.
• Experience developing community relationships with local stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, other government entities and local government representatives.
• Experience in partnering with non-governmental organizations, other agencies and partners to complete complex agency projects.
• 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/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Park-Resource-Program-Manager--3-Openings-_REQ-79477

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Park-Resource-Program-Manager--3-Openings-_REQ-79477