PARK MANAGER 1 - 05272025-68202

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, TENNESSEE STATE PARKS DIVISION, HENRY COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00010709_tsp_park_mgr_1_plsp_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

This is an on site position.

Qualifications

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

1. Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons;
2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
3. Be a citizen of the United States;
4. Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
5. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
6. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
7. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
8. Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
9. Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
10. Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
11. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment;
12. Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Responsibilities

1. Investigates complaints and resolves the matter in a timely and professional manner.
2. Investigates complaints against staff and makes recommendations as to appropriate action.
3. Enforces park rules and regulations established by the Department of Environment and Conservation.
4. Enforces State Laws, as found in the Tennessee Code Annotated.

1. Implements Natural Resource inventories of Park property.
2. Implements Cultural Resource inventories of Park property.

1. Performs law enforcement duties, (such as, but not limited to: restraining/detaining individuals, utilizing law enforcement equipment and tactics, etc.).
2. Performs search and rescue duties, (such as, but not limited to: hiking arduous trails, lifting and carrying individual in stokes baskets, etc.).

1. Implements the Job Performance Management procedures.

1. Develops and implements a Natural Resource Management plan for the park.
2. Develops and implements a Cultural Resource Management plan for the park.
3. Develops and implements park emergency management plan.
4. Implements an Interpretation Action Plan.
5. Consults with appropriate developmental groups, in the planning and/or designs for future park use.
6. Develops land acquisitions needs list.

1. Ensures compliance with terms of leases, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA's), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU's), and all other inter-agency agreements.
2. Implements a park safety plan to ensure compliance with occupational safety requirements, (such as OSHA, TOSHA, etc.).
3. Reviews disciplinary actions executed by assigned subordinates to ensure that they are administered in accordance with agency policy and department of Human Resources policies and procedures.
4. Ensures compliance with state rules, regulations and policies.
5. Implements procedures to ensure compliance with procurement policies.
6. Ensures compliance with the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) requirements.
7. Ensures compliance with Department of Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
8. Oversees work provided by contractors, vendors, etc. on maintenance projects.
9. Ensures compliance with the attendance and leave procedures.

1. Develops and conducts the Performance Evaluation Process for direct reports.
2. Coaches staff on operational policies and procedures.

1. Develops and maintains relationships with government and non-government organizations.
2. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other agencies.

1. Solicits bids and cost estimates for maintenance and improvement needs.

1. Reviews parks operational budget.
2. Implements fiscal procedures for each park operation, (i.e., audits, compliance, etc.).
3. Identifies funding sources to address maintenance needs, (such as, but not limited to: operational budget, major maintenance budget, grants, donations, etc.).
4. Reviews and approves all purchases, expenditures and inventories of resale items.

1. Assist in the daily management of the park's operating budget, payroll, and financial statements.
2. Approves Time and Leave requests (i.e., payroll, leave Requests, etc.).
3. Prepares incident reports and citations.

1. Identifies boundary encroachments.
2. Identifies maintenance needs for facilities.
3. Conducts patrols of park to inspect for safety hazards.
4. Conducts inspections of park boundaries.

1. Conduct inspections of facilities to ensure safety and quality.

1. Conducts safe handling of weapons according to policy.
2. Qualifies annually with assigned firearms.
3. Utilizes a variety of equipment, such as skid steers, forklifts, back hoes, chainsaws, tractors, boats, etc.
4. Operates assigned vehicles within agency policy and procedure.

1. Conducts routine inspections for quality control of each park operation.

1. Performs public contact work in explaining laws and enforcement regulations to the media, legislators, commissioners and the general public.
2. Presents evidence gathered in a criminal arrest or investigation to a court, judge or jury.
3. Develops outreach programs with local schools, civic groups, and clubs.
4. Educates park guest and local community on the natural and cultural resources of the park.
5. Educates park guest and local community on the benefits and outdoor recreational opportunities of the park.

1. Establishes standard operational procedures for each park operation.
2. Develops staffing needs for park operations.
3. Coordinates routine and major maintenance of facilities.

1. Conducts interviews and hiring procedures.

1. Ensures that all Commissioned Officers attend required training to maintain certifications.
2. Identifies and provides training opportunities for staff.

1. Presents land acquisitions needs to State Lands Acquisitions Committee.
2. Communicates regularly with subordinates and peers in regards to operational goals, initiatives and priorities.
3. Advises supervisors of impending budget issues as required.

1. Provides Interpretive programs on the primary and secondary interpretive themes of the park.
2. Develops interpretive and educational signage and waysides to share the primary and secondary interpretive themes of the park.
3. Conducts interpretative and educational programs.

1. Attend and maintain all necessary training/certifications, (such as, but not limited to: law enforcement, medical, etc.).
2. Completes all required administrative training (such as, but not limited to: Edison training, procurement training, Workplace Harassment training, etc.).

1. Prepares work schedules and daily assignments of staff to ensure safety and security of the park.
2. Schedules staff to ensure that park operational needs are met while staying in compliance with established policies.
3. Establishes operational hours for facilities.

1. Reviews incident reports and citations and takes appropriate actions as needed.

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge:

1. Administration & Management
2. Public Safety & Security
3. English Language
4. Customer & Personal Service
5. Personnel & Human Resources
6. Law & Government
7. Clerical
8. Education & Training
9. Communications & Media
10. Management of Financial Resources
11. Management of Personnel Resources
12. Management of Material Resources

Skills:

1. Judgment & Decision Making
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Speaking
4. Writing
5. Active Learning
6. Active Listening
7. Complex Problem Solving
8. Monitoring
9. Negotiation
10. Time Management
11. Critical Thinking
12. Instructing
13. Coordination
14. Learning Strategies
15. Service Orientation
16. Persuasion
17. Social Perceptiveness

Abilities:

1. Oral Expression
2. Oral Comprehension
3. Written Comprehension
4. Written Expression
5. Deductive Reasoning
6. Stamina
7. Inductive Reasoning
8. Fluency of Ideas
9. Problem Sensitivity
10. Memorization
11. Originality
12. Arm-Hand Steadiness
13. Manual Dexterity
14. Gross Body Coordination
15. Gross Body Equilibrium
16. Control Precision
17. Finger Dexterity
18. Static Strength

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Telephone
3. Fax Machine/Copier/Scanner
4. Firearms
5. Boats
6. Motor Vehicles
7. Maintenance equipment
8. Two-way Radio
9. Heavy Machinery
10. Cameras
11. Binoculars
12. Hand-held Power Tools
13. All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV's)

Other Law Enforcement related equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.