What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Program Services Leader position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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5/31/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-03054
Parks Program Services Leader
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$17.26 - $25.89 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
1608 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008 USA
Description
General Butler State Resort Park, located in the heart of the Bluegrass, in Carrollton, KY, provides all the peace and tranquility of the country while only minutes from the city. With the Butler-Turpin Historic Home and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) buildings and structures, General Butler State Resort Park is steeped in history and looking towards the future.
The Park Program Service Leader is a highly skilled, creative, self-motivated team member, providing expertise in outdoor recreational activities and historical programing. This position oversees the Butler-Turpin State Historical House by caring for the house, providing tours, and historical interpretation. Additionally, this position will assist the Supervisor of the department with all facets of natural, cultural, and historical interpretation and recreation.
Working for Kentucky State Parks provides a great opportunity to advance your career and skillset with on-the-job training, new course certifications, flexible schedule, and a great benefit package. It also offers an opportunity to learn different parks across the Commonwealth. Working for Kentucky State Parks allows you the freedom and responsibility for taking care of Kentucky’s greatest landscapes.
The Parks Program Services Leader reports directly to the Parks Program Services Supervisor.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, outdoor recreation, park resource interpretation, physical education, history, environmental education, biology, forestry, botany, zoology, anthropology, archaeology, area studies, cultural studies, art history, geography, parks and recreation management or administration, sociology, paleoanthropology or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Related experience as a park naturalist, park interpreter, environmental educator, conservation educator, or in planned outdoor recreation or physical education, recreation, park resource interpretation, history, environmental education, biology, forestry, botany, zoology, anthropology, archaeology, area studies, cultural studies, art history, geography, parks and recreation management or administration, sociology, paleoanthropology or a closely related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed outdoors at an assigned state park. Extensive contact with the public is required. May have to traverse steep slopes when inspecting, building, and repairing trails.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michael Morter at michael.morter@ky.gov or 502-732-1137.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
5/31/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-03054
Parks Program Services Leader
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$17.26 - $25.89 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
1608 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008 USA
Description
General Butler State Resort Park, located in the heart of the Bluegrass, in Carrollton, KY, provides all the peace and tranquility of the country while only minutes from the city. With the Butler-Turpin Historic Home and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) buildings and structures, General Butler State Resort Park is steeped in history and looking towards the future.
The Park Program Service Leader is a highly skilled, creative, self-motivated team member, providing expertise in outdoor recreational activities and historical programing. This position oversees the Butler-Turpin State Historical House by caring for the house, providing tours, and historical interpretation. Additionally, this position will assist the Supervisor of the department with all facets of natural, cultural, and historical interpretation and recreation.
Working for Kentucky State Parks provides a great opportunity to advance your career and skillset with on-the-job training, new course certifications, flexible schedule, and a great benefit package. It also offers an opportunity to learn different parks across the Commonwealth. Working for Kentucky State Parks allows you the freedom and responsibility for taking care of Kentucky’s greatest landscapes.
The Parks Program Services Leader reports directly to the Parks Program Services Supervisor.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Creating, implementing, and evaluating programs and special events offered to park visitors year-round
- Creating, implementing, and evaluating a weekly program schedule during periods of high visitation
- Completing reporting
- Recreational programming to include cultural, historical, and biological interpretation
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime/compensatory time
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance with optional health reimbursement account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Complimentary park familiarization visits for you and your family
- Training and career development opportunities
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Lots of employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services/education
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, outdoor recreation, park resource interpretation, physical education, history, environmental education, biology, forestry, botany, zoology, anthropology, archaeology, area studies, cultural studies, art history, geography, parks and recreation management or administration, sociology, paleoanthropology or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Related experience as a park naturalist, park interpreter, environmental educator, conservation educator, or in planned outdoor recreation or physical education, recreation, park resource interpretation, history, environmental education, biology, forestry, botany, zoology, anthropology, archaeology, area studies, cultural studies, art history, geography, parks and recreation management or administration, sociology, paleoanthropology or a closely related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed outdoors at an assigned state park. Extensive contact with the public is required. May have to traverse steep slopes when inspecting, building, and repairing trails.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michael Morter at michael.morter@ky.gov or 502-732-1137.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $17 - $26