12/18/1996 54390

DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF STATE PARKS

DEFINITION: This is professional managerial work directing the activities of the Bureau of State Parks in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Bureau of State Parks is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the statewide park operations, resources management, planning, environmental education, interpretive, and information programs involving the Pennsylvania state park system.

The employee in this class directs, through subordinate managers, the activities of a large professional, technical, administrative, clerical, and maintenance staff engaged in a variety of duties involving the Pennsylvania state park system. Work involves determining goals, objectives, and priorities for the state park program; developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines to manage program activities; reviewing proposed legislation for possible impact on the program; and determining and preparing budgetary requests. An important aspect of the work involves representing the Bureau in dealings with federal officials, other Commonwealth agencies, interstate and international organizations, and advisory committees. Work is assigned in the form of broad goals and objectives, and the employee exercises considerable independent judgment in determining specific goals, objectives, and program priorities. Work is reviewed upon completion by the Executive Deputy Secretary through reports and conferences for attainment of goals and objectives and overall program quality.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs, through subordinate managers, the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the statewide state parks program.

Directs the development of statewide rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards involving the state park system.

Meets with local, state, and federal officials, special interest groups, advisory committees, and the public to resolve sensitive or controversial park management issues.

Reviews and approves licenses, contracts, and agreements relating to park management.

Reviews and analyzes activity reports to determine work being performed, program trends, and program effectiveness.

Develops and prepares budget and rebudget requests.

Reviews proposed legislation for possible impacts on the state park program and recommends whether the Department should support or oppose the legislation.

Plans and organizes work, assigns work, determines work priorities, sets goals, and reviews work performance.

Interprets rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and objectives of the organization or program for subordinates.

Provides advice to the staff on unusual, difficult, sensitive, or precedent setting technical and managerial problems.

Provides advice and information to park managers, regional program staff, and the public regarding Departmental functions, program, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Represents the bureau or deputate in dealings with federal officials and other Commonwealth agencies.

Develops and delivers speeches and presentations to special interest groups, legislators, media, and the public on bureau programs.

Conducts and/or chairs public meetings and hearings concerning Bureau activities, plans, policies, and programs.

Employees in this class may participate in the performance of their subordinates work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing park acquisition, development, operation, and land management.

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques utilized in park management and outdoor recreation.

Knowledge of the applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Knowledge of the safety precautions required for the work performed by the units.

Skill in the supervision of employees.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and interpret Commonwealth and Departmental administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to coordinate the work activities of the assigned programs and resolve conflicts between the programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, public officials, special interest groups, and the public.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A Bachelor's degree in park and recreation, forestry, related natural sciences, landscape architecture, or engineering; and nine years of professional experience in the park management field. Four of the nine years of required experience must have included managerial and second-level supervisory experience;

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Any equivalent combination of education and experience which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities, and includes a minimum of four years of managerial and second-level supervisory experience.