Park Manager A Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5009062) Apply  Park Manager A Salary $3,831.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location St. Francisville, LA Job Type Classified Job Number CRT-2025-210698-MBT Department Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks Opening Date 07/16/2025 Closing Date 7/30/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. Do you have a love for history, and a desire to reach the community with educational and fun programming? Working at Audubon State Historic Site is a wonderful opportunity! The tall, airy house where John James Audubon stayed is a splendid example of colonial architecture adapted to its climate. Built circa 1806, Oakley predates the relatively heavy details of classic revival in Southern plantation homes and claims distinction for its beautiful simplicity. The rooms of Oakley have been restored in the style of the late Federal Period (1790-1830), reflecting their appearance when Audubon stayed there. This position will manage the site of Oakley Plantation, and also assist in other historic reenactments centered around the Civil War, and other events in that time period. Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in the operation, administration, or maintenance of parks, outdoor recreation, or historic sites; or in parks or conservation work; OR Four years of experience in law enforcement, interpretive services, mobile equipment operation, building construction or maintenance. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Oversees daily operations and long-term maintenanceof park facilities, including regular inspections, coordination of major repairs or construction with Resource Development staff, and collaboration with internal departments, contractors, and law enforcement to ensure safety, functionality, and compliance. + Manages site programming and community engagement, approving and promoting events, working with neighborhood groups and civic organizations, and serving as a liaison to external agencies on matters impacting the site. + Develops and administers the site budget, manages expenditures, prepares fiscal and revenue reports, and ensures accurate collection and deposit of all fees from site usage. + Coordinates and supervises staff activities, including assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance through the Departmental PES system, and identifying training and development needs. + Prepares detailed project plans and documentation, including specifications, cost estimates, and contracts for programs, facility improvements, and equipment procurement. Position-Specific Details: LOCATION: Audubon State Historic Site in St. Francisville, LA. The incumbent of this position demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity. How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Melissa Thibodaux Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fax: (225) 342-7928 mthibodaux@crt.la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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