The Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Division is currently accepting applications for the position of Park/Historic Site Manager 3 at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, GA (Barrow county).
Included in Fort Yargo’s many attractions is a 1792 log fort, a 260-acre lake with a large swimming beach and a variety of outdoor recreational options -- all amidst beautiful scenery. Overnight visitors can choose from fully equipped cottages, cozy campsites, or unique lakeside “glamping” yurts. In addition to disc golf, fishing and boating, visitors can enjoy biking and hiking on 20.5 miles of trails. Fort Yargo State Park is also a popular location for outdoor weddings, reunions and other celebrations, as visitors have a choice of numerous rental facilities ranging from group shelters to lake-view pavilions. Significant recent capital improvements have included construction of a new Visitor Center, four new cottages, a new event center and new pedestrian bridge over the lake. Interior roads were recently repaved and a new internal road connecting major use areas is nearing completion.
Fort Yargo State Park is located in beautiful Winder, Georgia. The Park Manager resides in single-family park housing with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a basement. Recent improvement to the residence include a new deck and porch.
Additional information on Fort Yargo can be found at: https://gastateparks.org/FortYargo
Please e-mail the State Parks Region 2 Manager, Matt Owens, with any questions: matt.owens@dnr.ga.gov
Qualified candidates can e-mail their DNR Job Applications to: Parks2@dnr.ga.gov
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Qualifications
•Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND five years of full-time experience in a State Park, Historic Site, or similar facility with assigned duties in specialized area(s) such as resource management, guest services, administration, programming, security or facilities maintenance, including three years of supervisory experience
•OR four years of experience required as a Park/Historic Sites Manager 1 (NRP012)
•OR two years of experience required as a Park/Historic Site Manager 2 (NRP013)
•NOTE: The selected candidate must reside in housing provided
Responsibilities
•Job description : Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff
•Plans, directs, manages, or coordinates activities of a Georgia State Parks facility (state parks, historical sites, golf courses and/or lodges)
•Organizes processes and develops procedures to manage administrative aspects of park
•Responsible for the management of staff, budget and revenue
•Answers inquiries pertaining to policies and services, and resolves occupants' complaints
•Collects payments and records data pertaining to funds and expenditures
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Job description : Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Plans, directs, manages, or coordinates activities of a Georgia State Parks facility (state parks, historical sites, golf courses and/or lodges). Organizes processes and develops procedures to manage administrative aspects of park. Responsible for the management of staff, budget and revenue. Primary Duties & Responsibilities : • Supervises and plans work of assigned staff • Answers inquiries pertaining to policies and services, and resolves occupants' complaints • Collects payments and records data pertaining to funds and expenditures • Conducts law enforcement activities in assigned areas and other locations as directed • Coordinates use of facilities with internal and external consumers • Ensures Site security and visitor/associate safety • Implements and evaluates cash management procedures • Manages the recruitment of volunteers • Markets and implements an ongoing program of interpretation, outdoor recreation, golf and public relations • Observes and monitors to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures • Oversees generation of revenue from multiple sources • Oversees the management of the facilities • Prepares budget requests and maintains the budget through effective budgeting decisions • Provides a comprehensive program of educational opportunities for the benefit of site visitors • Reviews and prepares all reports, documents and information for the operation of a facility MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND three years of full-time supervisory experience in a State Park, Historic Site, or similar facility with assigned duties in specialized area(s) such as resource management, guest services, administration, programming, security or facilities maintenance. OR an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND five years of full-time experience in a State Park, Historic Site, or similar facility with assigned duties in specialized area(s) such as resource management, guest services, administration, programming, security or facilities maintenance, including three years of supervisory experience. OR a High school diploma/GED AND seven years of full-time experience in a State Park, Historic Site, or similar facility with assigned duties in specialized area(s) such as resource management, guest services, administration, programming, security or facilities maintenance, including three years of supervisory experience. OR four years of experience required as a Park/Historic Sites Manager 1 (NRP012). OR two years of experience required as a Park/Historic Site Manager 2 (NRP013). NOTE: The selected candidate must reside in housing provided. If not currently residing in DNR housing, the selected candidate will be required to pay 100% of residence utilities
