State of Vermont Hiring for Parks Regional Manager at Springfield, VT Full Time

Overview

The Parks Regional Manager is one of the most exciting, influential positions in the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. This position is responsible for general oversight and management of the Southeast Region of Vermont State Parks. This position requires significant knowledge and understanding of recreation management, capital improvement planning, day-to-day park operations and maintenance and facility management.

The Parks Regional Manager is part of an interdisciplinary team across departments and divisions within the Agency of Natural Resources that is responsible for developing long range management plans and making management decisions related to the stewardship of agency lands. The Parks Regional Manager works with a statewide management team to develop, coordinate and implement policies affecting state parks. This position is responsible for various regional budgets, making significant capital improvement decisions for projects that can exceed $1 million dollars in budget and scope, directly supervises employees including an Operations Manager and a Facility Manager, and must coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on issues related to park properties. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively within the region and state, facilitate meetings, travel on a weekly basis, and conduct public meetings, including significant public speaking engagements, and contact with the media and press. This position oversees visitor relations and customer service in the region, investigating and responding to visitor disputes and complaints as necessary.

This position helps make our state a better place to live and contributes to the health and wellbeing of our visitors in more ways than we can possibly know.

Who May Apply

This position,Parks Regional Manager, Job Requisition #47777, is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in office and field settings. Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to some means of private transportation. Some evening or overtime work may be required. Complaints from potential and actual park clients may occur which require appropriate communication skills such as sensitivity and diplomacy in achieving resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years or more of experience at a professional or technical level in an area related to the functions of this position including but not limited to park management, park administration, park planning, or park maintenance administration or coordination, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

OR

Two years of full-time college work OR an associate’s degree AND six (6) years or more of experience at a professional or technical level in an area related to the functions of this position including but not limited to park management, park administration, park planning, or park maintenance administration or coordination, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including

Total CompensationAs a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it’s more than a paycheck.

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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