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Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksGovernment

Parks Manager

Location

Meade, Kansas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

$33 - $33 per hour

Posted

4h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Parks Manager at Meade State Park is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of staff, budget preparation, and procurement of supplies and equipment. This role involves overseeing contracted work, managing construction projects, and ensuring the maintenance and repair of park facilities. Additionally, the manager enforces park rules and regulations, provides visitor information, and actively participates in hiring and training employees.

Position Summary: This unclassified, full-time position is located at Meade State Park in the Parks Division; and is directly supervised by the Hays Regional Office Parks Division Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provides direct supervision and coordination of staff to operate Meade State Park.

  • Prepares budget requests, purchases supplies and equipment.

  • Directs the sale of department permits and licenses which includes the collection and accounting of funds received.

  • Plans and oversees contracted work as well as supervise and coordinate construction.

  • Responsible for maintenance and repair of area buildings, grounds, equipment, roads, ditches, dikes, shelters, beaches, boat ramps and utilities.

  • Actively participates in interviewing, hiring, training and evaluating employees.

  • Enforces laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the protection of park facilities and visitors.

  • Provides information regarding park rules, facilities, and area history.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED Equivalent

Licensing & Certification: Must pass a background check, be a credible witness in court, and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED Equivalent. Must be 21 years of age. Two years of related work experience relevant to the agency’s operations.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with management experience and broad-based interaction with community organizations will receive preference. Applicants who possess the ability to effectively interface with employees and the general public are highly desired.

Necessary Special Requirements:

  • This class requires the employee to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission. Certification must be obtained before the employee is given permanent status. The employee must complete a basic law enforcement training program recognized by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission and annual training as required by K.S.A. 74-5607a.

  • This class requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties; therefore, to be eligible for appointment to a position in this class, candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C.§ 992 (g) (8) and (9).To be eligible for certification in the state of Kansas, one must also be free of any diversions from a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act.

  • Candidates for positions in this class must have the following: be a U.S. citizen; be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; free of conviction of any crime punishable by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state prison; and be required to pass a physical exam administered by the hiring agency.

  • This class requires that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services, a pre-employment physical, a psychological examination, and a polygraph is required for admission into the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Basic Course.

Updated 4h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Supervision • 1+ yrs
Budget Management • 1+ yrs
Procurement • 1+ yrs
Construction Management • 1+ yrs
Facility Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Law Enforcement • 1+ yrs
Public Relations • 1+ yrs
Hiring & Training • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

Certifications

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission certification • Required
Valid driver’s license • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$33 - $33 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Paid Parental Leave

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationMeade, Kansas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Team size

Growing team

Location

Meade, Kansas, United States

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is an executive branch agency in charge of operating and regulating the use of state parks, state lakes, recreational grounds, wildlife areas and sanctuaries, fish hatcheries, natural areas, historic sites and other lands, waters, and facilities for the promotion of public health, safety, and for the use and pleasure of visitors. The agency is also charged with the development and conservation of wildlife and the natural resources within the state. The agency oversees 29 state parks, 500 miles of trails, approximately 460,301 acres of leased or owned public lands, management of four hatcheries, and four nature centers.

Parks Manager

Meade, Kansas, United StatesFull Time