Parks Administrator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5066210) Apply  Parks Administrator Salary $6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number CRT-2025-212537-MBT Department Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks Opening Date 09/03/2025 Closing Date 9/17/2025 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. The purpose of this position is to directly supervise multiple statewide programs for the Office of State Parks and to assist the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary. The position leads in the administration of programs, more than 95% of which are dispersed statewide, to ensure adherence to the agency's mission to preserve, protect, and interpret the natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic/cultural value. Minimum Qualifications Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in the operation or administration of parks, outdoor recreation, or historic sites: Six years of experience in the operation, administration, or maintenance of parks, outdoor recreation, or historic sites; or in parks or conservation work; OR Six 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 general experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of 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: + Directs the work activities of all programs statewide for Operations, Facility Services, and Resource Development sections for all State Parks, State Historic Sites, and State Preservation Areas. + Engages in the development of Capital Outlay budget essential to the ongoing expansion and/or improvements of statewide agency resources in excess of $250,000,000. + Advises on the allocation of funds generated from other programs such as the Forestry and Land Management program, customized programming, etc. for reinvestment in repairs, maintenance, and improvement of agency resources. + Plans, organizes, and directs all field operations statewide of all State Parks recreation and historic sites statewide in accordance with department and agency rules, regulations, and direction. + Coordinates the agency's statewide Law Enforcement program. + Oversees the statewide Wastewater Treatment program and contract. + Coordinates and monitors the status of Statewide Friends Group Program including, but not limited to, Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and by-laws. + Supervises budgets and purchases by District Managers statewide. Monitors equipment purchases, supplies, and materials for all sites in assigned region and the district offices. + Supervises the preparation of the Capital Outlay Request for major renovation or repair projects for the 2,000,000 sq/ft of buildings and nearly 50,000 acres of property currently in the Office of State Parks system. + Provides direct supervision of the statewide Facility Services section in the preparation and evaluation of complex plans, specifications, and cost estimates for agency property and facilities. + Reviews and directs approved plans for development projects to include landscape architectural, architectural, engineering, and planning work of consultants as well as that performed by in-house staff members. + Inspects conditions of facilities, grounds, equipment, vehicles, site residences, etc. on a regular basis and taking necessary action to correct deficiencies. + Development & oversight of statewide gift shop programs at 20 state parks and 17 historic sites, to include sales and inventory, marketing, and budget. + Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with governmental agencies and local officials with jurisdiction in assigned region. + Reports and handles complaints submitted by visitors and employees. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty Location: State Parks Administrative Office, in Baton Rouge, LA Work Schedule: The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday, typical office hours are 8am-4:30pm. This position will work full-time hours, 40 hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays. Travel: Position requires travel to state parks and historic sites, statewide, as needed for meetings, training, inspections, etc. When travel is required, a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty. 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. *Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. 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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