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The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of and to be stewards of our natural – Park Manager 2 environment by: Bureau of Parks and Conservation Annual Salary Range: $59,676 – $95,460  Protecting and promoting Overview human health and safety.  Protecting and improving the This Executive Service position is located in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. The park quality of Tennessee’s land, air is a 2006+ acre park with a period farmstead including an historic home, barn, and water. and various outbuildings. The park also contains recreational opportunities such  Conserving and promoting as 12 miles of trails, 2 miles of mountain bike trails, 30 rentable cabins, natural cultural and historic campground with 107 sites, a swimming pool, picnic shelters and fishing along resources. the . The park interprets Appalachian and regional mountain culture  Providing a variety of quality and is an outdoor recreation hub. outdoor recreational experiences. Responsibilities  Administration of an annual budget of $1.9 million and projected revenues of TDEC has approximately 3,000 $1.2 million. employees statewide supported by  Cultural Resource Management of the park’s historic Gristmill and the Miller a total budget of more than $400 Homestead which includes Miller farm house, barn, spring house, root cellar, million. shed, corn crib, chicken house. About Tennessee State Parks:  Manage 23 full time staff members and 10 job share positions, supporting employee growth and development through individual performance plans, Tennessee State Parks were training and evaluations. established to protect and  Participate in the implementation and coordination of polices for park preserve the unique natural, operations. Ensure all governing state parks’ policies are observed. cultural and historic resources of  Work closely with staff and volunteers to develop on site interpretation and Tennessee. The public interest has programming focused on the natural and cultural history of the region. also been served by a variety of  Provide oversight and direction for all operations and amenities within the benefits for citizens and park including campground, cabins, swimming pool, hiking and shelter rentals communities produced by our state park system, promoting and gift shop and campground store. stronger communities and  Support community outreach programs and partner with local businesses and healthier citizens across the state area officials to promote the park and impact economic development. through diverse resource-based recreation while conserving the Educational Qualifications natural environment for today and Graduated from an accredited college or university with a preferred Bachelor’s tomorrow – preserving authentic degree in Natural Resource – Based Management (Natural Resources, Forestry, Tennessee places and spaces for Wildlife Biology, etc.), Park and Recreation Management or related field. Have 5+ future generations to enjoy. years plus natural resource and/or parks and recreation management experience. It is required that the candidate be a state commissioned officer Our 56 state parks offer diverse recognized by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or is willing to and varied natural landscapes, become commissioned. family-friendly recreational activities, affordable and varied All interested candidates should submit via email at [email protected] lodging accommodations, resume and cover letter to Beth Smith. The position will be posted until February volunteer opportunities and 14, 2020. Questions can be addressed to Beth Smith at [email protected]. hundreds of interpretive programs and events. There are 1100 miles Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is of trails, 372 cabins, 36 firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and campgrounds and over 80 strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment waterfalls. without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.