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?
The Cimarron Canyon/Eagle Nest Lake Administrator position exists to provide administrative and financial support to the larger more complex Parks and Santa Fe Office. The Park Administrator manages the budget for Cimarron Canyon and assists with Eagle Nest Lake, ensuring purchasing, payments, and inventory are managed appropriately. The Park Administrator provides guidance and training on procurement, budgeting, and finance policies, procedures, and standards to park staff. The Park Administrator ensures that their individual parks are operating effectively and following standardized procedures related to procurement and inventory. The Park Administrator is relied upon to provide advice and recommendations to the Park Superintendent/Manager for improving operations and fiscal accountability. This position will also assist with tracking and managing of seasonal hire, rehire, and exit packets, as well as assisting with maintenance or landscaping as needed through the year. This position will also assist visitor relations at the visitor centers and provide park information when requested.
How does it get done?
Assist the Superintendent and park management with budget tracking, procurement, and project development, dedicating 25% of your time to administrative and operational support. Key duties include managing bi-weekly time-sheets, monitoring budgets for monthly reports, preparing weekly revenue and visitation summaries, and processing quotes, invoices, and project requests in coordination with the Region Office.
Manage administrative and financial operations by tracking budgets, processing purchases, and maintaining budgetary files. Responsibilities include conducting seasonal employee orientation, assisting with cash register preparation and balancing, and managing petty cash reimbursements to ensure efficient park operations.
Assist park staff with field operations, revenue collections, and general maintenance of park and boating facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Additionally, maintain visitor centers to strict standards of care, and perform snow removal and ice mitigation duties as required.
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
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
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 will be performed in an office setting as well as outdoors. Weekend, varied hours, and extended hours, will occasionally be required for this position. Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds and operate computer and office equipment. May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Position will require travel. One may be required to work in adverse weather conditions, extreme cold and heat, standing and walking for extended periods of time.
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Agency Contact Information: Jordan Mitchell,
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
