{"code":"01413","codeVariants":["01413","1413"],"title":"COUNTY PARK MANAGER","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"30","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>COUNTY PARK MANAGER</b>\n \n <b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\n Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages all\n functions and activities relating to the management, operation,\n development, protection, and utilization of a county park; does related\n work as required.\n\n DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS\n\n Positions in this class require broad knowledge of both the\n technical and scientific aspects of park programs and operations, as\n well as of the administrative aspects of park management including but\n not limited to natural resource conservation, forestry and visitor\n services, operation of recreational facilities and concessions,\n information and public relations, the organization and direction of\n personnel, the use of funds and facilities, and materials needed to\n meet the objectives of park management.\n\n The work of a County Park Manager requires administrative and\n managerial attributes in addition to the scientific and technical\n knowledge needed to plan, organize, and direct the protection,\n development, and utilization of all park resources.\n\n Typical park management activities include responsibility for the\n direction of fire presuppression field surveys, tree trimming or\n reforestation procedures, recreation resource development and\n protection, recreation facility and/or concession operation and use,\n inspections for compliance with sanitation, safety, and other\n regulations, and the development of informational material for\n interpretative talks and tour programs, demonstrations, and exhibits.\n\n <b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\n Directs and supervises the work of crews, park rangers, and\n employees in the administration of forests and parks with particular\n emphasis on the maintenance of parks and recreational areas.\n\n Supervises the performance of park development, maintenance, \n and operation activities using plans prepared by the park department\n technical staff including presuppression fire activities, improvement\n cutting, and tree planting.\n\n Tours park areas to assess development possibilities and determine\n maintenance needs.\n\n Prepares estimates of costs to plan and provide for or improve and\n protect the park's resources, recreation facilities, and visitor safety\n and service.\n\n Plans and directs the work involved in developing and maintaining\n roads, trails, lakes, lake sites and stream improvements, buildings,\n grounds, structures, equipment, and recreational facilities.\n\n Collaborates with the forest fire fighting personnel in the\n control and extinguishment of fires within the park.\n\n Supervises the activities involved in the operation of\n recreational areas for public use including camp sites, cabins,\n bathing, and picnic facilities.\n\n Conducts varied types of investigations and inspections.\n\n Directs the operation of concessions in the assigned park.\n\n Directs the enforcement of laws and regulations covering the use\n and protection of properties and facilities within the park.\n\n Directs and participates in various types of public relations\n activities designed to stimulate interest in conservation and acquaint\n the general public with the programs and facilities of the park.\n\n Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports on park\n and recreational matters containing findings, conclusions, and\n recommendations.\n\n <b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n <b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\n Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college\n or university with a major course of study in park planning and\n management, or horticulture, or forestry, or civil engineering, or\n landscape architecture, or recreation, or conservation, or natural\n resource management, or earth sciences, or environmental sciences.\n\n <b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\n One year of professional experience in public land management\n including the care, protection, and maintenance of large tracts of land\n utilized by large numbers of people.\n\n <b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</b>\n\n Knowledge of the technical and administrative aspects of the\n functions, operations, and programs of a park system, which may include\n but is not limited to reforestation, land and natural resource\n conservation, visitor services, park development, grounds maintenance\n and repair, recreation program and facilities operation, and public\n information services.\n\n Knowledge of the measures and techniques used in protecting a\n park and its facilities from fires, theft, vandalism, disorder, and\n damage.\n\n Knowledge of the methods used in maintaining a park such as\n the planting, cutting, or trimming of trees and shrubs, clearing\n trails, and the protection of natural resources against erosion and\n other depredations.\n\n Knowledge of the effects and impact of the public's use of the\n park's facilities on the preservation of the park's natural resources.\n\n Knowledge of effective supervisory and management principles\n and techniques.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate \n in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.\n Communication may include such forms as American Sign \n Language or braille.\n\n Ability to administer public recreation areas in accordance\n with park agency rules and regulations concerning their use,\n protection, and maintenance.\n\n Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply basic\n law and regulations in accordance with established procedures.\n\n Ability to assign, instruct, supervise, and evaluate the work\n of others and provide them with necessary instruction, guidance, \n advice and training.\n\n Ability to develop and maintain appropriate work programs,\n procedures, and schedules.\n\n Ability to work harmoniously with associates, subordinates,\n and the general public.\n\n Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative\n reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\n Ability to evaluate the costs of programs or operations based\n on staffing levels, equipment, supplies, and material requirements.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as\n long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after\n reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. \n If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause \n the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01413LC N/A30-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 2/14/1992","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages all\n functions and activities relating to the management, operation,\n development, protection, and utilization of a county park; does related\n work as required.\n\n DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS\n\n Positions in this class require broad knowledge of both the\n technical and scientific aspects of park programs and operations, as\n well as of the administrative aspects of park management including but\n not limited to natural resource conservation, forestry and visitor\n services, operation of recreational facilities and concessions,\n information and public relations, the organization and direction of\n personnel, the use of funds and facilities, and materials needed to\n meet the objectives of park management.\n\n The work of a County Park Manager requires administrative and\n managerial attributes in addition to the scientific and technical\n knowledge needed to plan, organize, and direct the protection,\n development, and utilization of all park resources.\n\n Typical park management activities include responsibility for the\n direction of fire presuppression field surveys, tree trimming or\n reforestation procedures, recreation resource development and\n protection, recreation facility and/or concession operation and use,\n inspections for compliance with sanitation, safety, and other\n regulations, and the development of informational material for\n interpretative talks and tour programs, demonstrations, and exhibits.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Directs and supervises the work of crews, park rangers, and\n employees in the administration of forests and parks with particular\n emphasis on the maintenance of parks and recreational areas.\n\n Supervises the performance of park development, maintenance, \n and operation activities using plans prepared by the park department\n technical staff including presuppression fire activities, improvement\n cutting, and tree planting.\n\n Tours park areas to assess development possibilities and determine\n maintenance needs.\n\n Prepares estimates of costs to plan and provide for or improve and\n protect the park's resources, recreation facilities, and visitor safety\n and service.\n\n Plans and directs the work involved in developing and maintaining\n roads, trails, lakes, lake sites and stream improvements, buildings,\n grounds, structures, equipment, and recreational facilities.\n\n Collaborates with the forest fire fighting personnel in the\n control and extinguishment of fires within the park.\n\n Supervises the activities involved in the operation of\n recreational areas for public use including camp sites, cabins,\n bathing, and picnic facilities.\n\n Conducts varied types of investigations and inspections.\n\n Directs the operation of concessions in the assigned park.\n\n Directs the enforcement of laws and regulations covering the use\n and protection of properties and facilities within the park.\n\n Directs and participates in various types of public relations\n activities designed to stimulate interest in conservation and acquaint\n the general public with the programs and facilities of the park.\n\n Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports on park\n and recreational matters containing findings, conclusions, and\n recommendations.","EDUCATION":"Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college\n or university with a major course of study in park planning and\n management, or horticulture, or forestry, or civil engineering, or\n landscape architecture, or recreation, or conservation, or natural\n resource management, or earth sciences, or environmental sciences.","EXPERIENCE":"One year of professional experience in public land management\n including the care, protection, and maintenance of large tracts of land\n utilized by large numbers of people.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the technical and administrative aspects of the\n functions, operations, and programs of a park system, which may include\n but is not limited to reforestation, land and natural resource\n conservation, visitor services, park development, grounds maintenance\n and repair, recreation program and facilities operation, and public\n information services.\n\n Knowledge of the measures and techniques used in protecting a\n park and its facilities from fires, theft, vandalism, disorder, and\n damage.\n\n Knowledge of the methods used in maintaining a park such as\n the planting, cutting, or trimming of trees and shrubs, clearing\n trails, and the protection of natural resources against erosion and\n other depredations.\n\n Knowledge of the effects and impact of the public's use of the\n park's facilities on the preservation of the park's natural resources.\n\n Knowledge of effective supervisory and management principles\n and techniques.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate \n in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.\n Communication may include such forms as American Sign \n Language or braille.\n\n Ability to administer public recreation areas in accordance\n with park agency rules and regulations concerning their use,\n protection, and maintenance.\n\n Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply basic\n law and regulations in accordance with established procedures.\n\n Ability to assign, instruct, supervise, and evaluate the work\n of others and provide them with necessary instruction, guidance, \n advice and training.\n\n Ability to develop and maintain appropriate work programs,\n procedures, and schedules.\n\n Ability to work harmoniously with associates, subordinates,\n and the general public.\n\n Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative\n reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\n Ability to evaluate the costs of programs or operations based\n on staffing levels, equipment, supplies, and material requirements.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as\n long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after\n reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. \n If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause \n the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"COUNTY PARK MANAGER DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages all functions and activities relating to the management, operation, development, protection, and utilization of a county park; does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class require broad knowledge of both the technical and scientific aspects of park programs and operations, as well as of the administrative aspects of park management including but not limited to natural resource conservation, forestry and visitor services, operation of recreational facilities and concessions, information and public relations, the organization and direction of personnel, the use of funds and facilities, and materials needed to meet the objectives of park management. The work of a County Park Manager requires administrative and managerial attributes in addition to the scientific and technical knowledge needed to plan, organize, and direct the protection, development, and utilization of all park resources. Typical park management activities include responsibility for the direction of fire presuppression field surveys, tree trimming or reforestation procedures, recreation resource development and protection, recreation facility and/or concession operation and use, inspections for compliance with sanitation, safety, and other regulations, and the development of informational material for interpretative talks and tour programs, demonstrations, and exhibits. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs and supervises the work of crews, park rangers, and employees in the administration of forests and parks with particular emphasis on the maintenance of parks and recreational areas. Supervises the performance of park development, maintenance, and operation activities using plans prepared by the park department technical staff including presuppression fire activities, improvement cutting, and tree planting. Tours park areas to assess development possibilities and determine maintenance needs. Prepares estimates of costs to plan and provide for or improve and protect the park's resources, recreation facilities, and visitor safety and service. Plans and directs the work involved in developing and maintaining roads, trails, lakes, lake sites and stream improvements, buildings, grounds, structures, equipment, and recreational facilities. Collaborates with the forest fire fighting personnel in the control and extinguishment of fires within the park. Supervises the activities involved in the operation of recreational areas for public use including camp sites, cabins, bathing, and picnic facilities. Conducts varied types of investigations and inspections. Directs the operation of concessions in the assigned park. Directs the enforcement of laws and regulations covering the use and protection of properties and facilities within the park. Directs and participates in various types of public relations activities designed to stimulate interest in conservation and acquaint the general public with the programs and facilities of the park. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports on park and recreational matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in park planning and management, or horticulture, or forestry, or civil engineering, or landscape architecture, or recreation, or conservation, or natural resource management, or earth sciences, or environmental sciences. EXPERIENCE: One year of professional experience in public land management including the care, protection, and maintenance of large tracts of land utilized by large numbers of people. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the technical and administrative aspects of the functions, operations, and programs of a park system, which may include but is not limited to reforestation, land and natural resource conservation, visitor services, park development, grounds maintenance and repair, recreation program and facilities operation, and public information services. Knowledge of the measures and techniques used in protecting a park and its facilities from fires, theft, vandalism, disorder, and damage. Knowledge of the methods used in maintaining a park such as the planting, cutting, or trimming of trees and shrubs, clearing trails, and the protection of natural resources against erosion and other depredations. Knowledge of the effects and impact of the public's use of the park's facilities on the preservation of the park's natural resources. Knowledge of effective supervisory and management principles and techniques. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. Communication may include such forms as American Sign Language or braille. Ability to administer public recreation areas in accordance with park agency rules and regulations concerning their use, protection, and maintenance. Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply basic law and regulations in accordance with established procedures. Ability to assign, instruct, supervise, and evaluate the work of others and provide them with necessary instruction, guidance, advice and training. Ability to develop and maintain appropriate work programs, procedures, and schedules. Ability to work harmoniously with associates, subordinates, and the general public. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to evaluate the costs of programs or operations based on staffing levels, equipment, supplies, and material requirements. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01413 L C N/A 30 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 2/14/1992","snippet":"COUNTY PARK MANAGER DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages all functions and activities relating to the management, operation, development, protection, and utilization...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":1,"has_license_requirement":false,"license_types":[],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"1992-02-14","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}