Southwest Region Manager - State Parks Division (EMNRD #5522) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $36.43 - $54.65 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico's economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe, fun, and educational experiences for the whole family. Why does the job exist? This position will manage, direct and supervise the overall day-to-day operation of the seven (7) Southwest Region parks to ensure they are operated safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable established laws, rules, policies, guidelines, standards and directives. In addition, this position contributes by serving as the conduit through which information flows between the field and the Santa Fe Office (SFO), and vice versa, and assists with the development and implementation of the agency's Mission, strategies, plans, programs goals and initiatives. How does it get done? Oversee the operations, management and administration of Northwest Region parks; provide effective personnel management of 7 park superintendents or park managers; provide a fiscal and financial accountability for Northwest Region office and park operations; track inventory of all sites; oversight and tracking of the region and parks budgets; effectively administer and support SPD Programs (volunteer, interpretive, boating, law enforcement), regional communications and community relations. Who are the customers? Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park. Ideal Candidate Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park. Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of professional level experience operating within parameters and guidelines directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eleven (11) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Work is performed in the office and outdoors. Frequent weekends, holidays and extended work hours may be required. Frequent outdoor work, may experience extremes in weather. Must be able to work under stressful conditions to include completing multiple tasks under time constraints. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Kari Richards, (575) 361-8513 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.