EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
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Description
We are currently seeking a Resort Park Manager I to oversee the operations at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park.
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park has a 32-room lodge, two cottages, a 50-site campground, a museum, a pool, and shelters. Its historic setting as the last battle of the Revolutionary War boasts several acres of nature preserves where the Shorts Goldenrod can be seen in only one of two locations in the US.
Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:
* Manages operations of the resort park to include all buildings and grounds.
* Oversees all staff; trains and develops employees to provide the best customer service.
* Works with the business manager to produce financial reports, develop and adhere to a budget, and determine best practices for revenue generation and expenditure savings.
* Public relations with park guests and community.
* Works as a team member for the Kentucky Department of Parks for all state parks.
The Kentucky Department of Parks offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package for full-time employees:
* Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account.
* Life, Dental and Vision insurance.
* Retirement.
* Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays.
* Employee discounts.
* Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education.
* Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K).
* Park familiarizations at other state parks.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five years of business administration, public administration, or management experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in business administration, public administration or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Any combination of the following experience will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis: Experience as the general manager or as the food and beverage director of a full-service hotel or resort OR Related experience, which may include serving in hotel management areas, such as: serving as the rooms service manager, front desk manager, housekeeping manager, recreation/activities manager or maintenance manager of a major hotel chain or resort park. Designation as a Certified Hotel Administrator will substitute for one year of the education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 20 years and one day of age at time of employment. Must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions: Primarily working throughout the park and on park grounds; will occasionally require office work.
Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christy Combs at Christy.Combs@ky.gov or 502-892-3368.
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