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State Park Regional Manager

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/20

Posting End Date: 2025/06/03

Category: Parks and Recreation

Sub Category: Management

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 39.67

Maximum Salary: 39.67

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

As of 7/1/25 this will be a non-classified position and exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

NOTE: All applicants must apply by 4:59 PM MST on the closing date.

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for public lands and park operations? The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a South Region Manager to oversee and support state parks and their staff across southern Idaho.

This position provides high-level leadership to a region that includes seven Idaho State Parks: Ponderosa, Lake Cascade, Lucky Peak, Eagle Island, Bruneau Dunes, Three Island Crossing, and Thousand Springs. Each park offers unique natural, historical, and recreational experiences to the public.

The South Region Manager plays a critical role in guiding day-to-day park operations, providing direct support to park managers and their teams on budget oversight, personnel management, public engagement, compliance, and long-range planning. This role ensures operational consistency across the region while fostering collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Operations Division Administrator and works closely with two counterpart Regional Managers who oversee the North and East Regions. It requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships both within the agency and with community partners.

The position is based at IDPR Headquarters in Boise, Idaho, allowing for a central location within the region. Frequent travel is required to visit parks, meet with staff, assess operations, and represent the agency in local and regional discussions.

If you're ready to help shape the future of outdoor recreation, resource stewardship, and public service in Idaho's state parks, we encourage you to apply!

Learn more about the Department of Parks & Recreation here: www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov

For questions about this position, please contact the Operations Division Administrator, Troy Elmore:

+ Phone: 208-514-2450

+ Email: [email protected]

Example of Duties

1. Management.

+ Establishes, implements and monitors bureau goals, objectives, and policies and ensures consistency and compliance of operations

+ Hires, coaches and evaluates supervisory and line staff

+ Prepares performance expectations and work plans

+ Develops and manages bureau budget and approves expenditures

+ Confers with and provides support to park and program managers on issues

+ Advises director on problems, needed improvements, and impacts of various policies and practices

+ May research, analyze, and interpret state and federal laws and regulations

+ Recommends and drafts changes to existing legislation, rules, and regulations

+ May provide contracts consultation and monitor contracts

+ May act for the administrator/director

2. Public Relations.

+ Advises on and coordinates implementation of programs with other bureaus and regional staff

+ Investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves or recommends solutions to complex issues, inquiries, and problems with internal staff, local entities, special-interest groups, and other organizations

+ Coordinates bureau activities with federal, state and local officials, Indian tribes, special interest groups, and other organizations

+ Represents department at various meetings, task forces and conferences

+ Promotes public involvement and cooperation in park and recreation activities

Additional Information

+ This position involves frequent travel and requires supervising staff located away from the home office.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of management practices.Typically gained by at least four years of full-time work experience performing the essential functions of management, including planning, leading, organizing, and controlling; OR, a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field,ANDat least two years of full-time work experience performing those same core management functions.

Good knowledge of environmental issues and natural resource management.Typically gained by at least four years of experience working in a park and recreation role such as park ranger, park manager, naturalist, recreation technician, or recreation program manager with a city, county, state, or federal agency. This must include at least two years of experience managing all three of the following program areas: natural resources, visitor facilities, and outdoor recreation programs; OR, a bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a closely related field,ANDat least two years of experience managing all three program areas listed above.

Experience managing supervisory and line staff.Typically gained by at least two years' experience in supervision that required responsibility for assigning work, training and coaching new and existing supervisory and line staff, conflict resolution, team building, and making hiring recommendations.

Experience developing program goals, allocating and managing program resources, and developing and monitoring a program budget.Typically gained by at least two years of professional-level experience in program or project management that included setting or influencing program goals and objectives, allocating and managing resources such as staff, funding, or equipment, and developing and monitoring a program or department budget.

Experience analyzing operational, management, or administrative problems to identify alternatives and implement solutions, and interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies.Typically gained by at least two years of experience in a professional-level role where responsibilities included evaluating complex operational or administrative issues, identifying and implementing solutions, and regularly interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, or internal policies in decision-making processes.

Experience working with public officials, interest groups, and the general public to explain, develop, and negotiate agreements.Typically gained by at least two years of experience representing an organization in discussions or negotiations with elected officials, special interest groups, or the public, where responsibilities included explaining programs or policies, building consensus, and developing or negotiating formal or informal agreements.

DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO

WHY IDPR? We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation and resource stewardship. IDPR manages 30 state parks, trails and attractions throughout every region of Idaho and the registration programs for boats, snowmobiles and other off-highway vehicles (OHV). Money from these registration programs goes back to users to develop and maintain trails, facilities and programs. IDPR also provides free education courses for boaters and OHV operators. To learn more about Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation please visit : https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance. There is generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start. There are eleven paid holidays in a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple saving plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and more. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit: https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.