Park & Watercraft Manager -(Burr Oak State Park

Position Overview

Job Title: Park & Watercraft Manager 1
Division: Division of Parks & Watercraft
Location: Burr Oak State Park, Glouster, OH

• Oversee operations and maintenance at Burr Oak, Strouds Run, and Forked Run state parks.
• Implement, prioritize, and track the fiscal operating budget.
• Supervise staff, provide training, and conduct regular staff meetings.
• Support ODNR’s mission by balancing customer service, education, protection, and conservation of Ohio’s state parks and waterways.
• Collaborate with local tourism bodies, community groups, schools, and other partners to develop and promote park programs and events.
• Coordinate with the Lodge, Concessionaire, Golf Course, and Friends Groups for individual parks.
• Submit projects for capital funding, review plans, and work with engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Manage compensation progression: starting hourly pay of $32.35/hr with increases over the first seven years, capped at $46.09/hr.

• Minimum of 24 months training or professional experience in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business, or public administration; 12 months supervisory experience; valid driver’s license.
• OR completion of an associate core program in one of the above fields with 6 months relevant experience, 12 months supervisory experience, and a valid driver’s license.
• OR completion of an undergraduate core program in one of the above fields with a valid driver’s license and 12 months supervisory experience.
• OR 12 months experience as an Assistant Park & Watercraft Manager (classification 22515) with a valid driver’s license.
• OR equivalent qualifications as described in the minimum class qualifications.
• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Parks and Recreation;
  Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Budgeting, Facilities Management, Public Relations;
  Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Coaching, Delegation, Teamwork.

• Medical coverage
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities including employee development funds and public service loan forgiveness

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator, at 614‑265‑6992 or mohammad.yakubuo.gov.