Park Administrator I

This position of a nationally accredited zoo will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the total operation of the Brandywine Zoo including revenue collection and reporting, public visitation, visitor safety, care of zoo animals, animal health, nutrition and care, zoo cleanliness, zoo beautification, horticultural care, and zoo security. Other duties will include managing the operation of the zoo education program including on-site visitor programs, group programs, camps, outreach programs, events, exhibits, signs and publications in coordination with the Chief of Programming. As the Zoo Director this position will provide statewide direction for the Division on the proper care and management of any captive animals kept in state parks.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in zoology or related field.   
2. Six months experience managing in a zoological park or natural science facility.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Six months experience in working in an AZA accredited zoo.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.  Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Schedules, assigns and reviews the work of full time and seasonal park staff.
   
• Plans and coordinates maintenance, visitor programs and services and fiscal administration to ensure all areas and facilities are functioning according to established standards.
   
• Assigns projects, reviews progress and coordinates staff activities to ensure visitor safety and satisfaction and accomplishment of park objectives.
   
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with adjacent landowners, park volunteers, contractors, vendors, community groups, and park benefactors.
   
• Ensures public safety through regular inspection of park facilities and grounds and review of park law enforcement activity.
   
• Maintains and compiles fiscal and narrative records and reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Park Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in natural resources, park or recreation program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of natural resources, park or recreation programs and services; establishes program objectives; plans short and long range program goals; develops and implements program policies and procedures and ensures compliance and funding requirements.  Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
2. Six months experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
3. Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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