Parks Division Assistant Director
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park
Pratt, Kansas
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $89,000 - $92,000 per year |
| Deadline | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Experience | 2 - 6 years |
PARKS DIVISION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Position # K0244423
This unclassified, permanent, full-time position is in the Parks Division; Pratt Operations Office preferred, but other locations may be negotiable. This position serves as the Assistant Director for the State Parks Division and is supervised by Conner O’Flannagan, Parks Division Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the construction and capital improvement projects of State Parks with the cooperation of the Director, Regional Supervisors, and State Park Managers. Coordinate with Engineering and outside agencies to make sure projects are done in the most cost effective and thorough way.
- Assist in planning of capital improvement projects and general maintenance of each State Park. Must work to provide goals for each State Park’s projects and timelines to get them completed. Responsible for grant writing for these projects and help with identifying funding sources of these projects. Must provide performance reports submitted each quarter to both Federal and State Agencies that require the reporting process.
- Direct supervision of Regional Supervisors and Pratt Operations staff. Conducts mid-year and annual performance reviews for these employees. Must remain knowledgeable of Federal and State Regulations and be well versed in grant programs used for matching Capital Improvement Projects.
- Coordinate with Regional Supervisors and State Park Managers on best practices for state park management, natural resource management and how to manage each in compliance with best practices.
- Provide leadership and mentorship across the Division, upholding professional standards and reinforcing a strong chain-of-command management structure.
- Assist in the development, review, and oversight of annual operating budgets. Monitor expenditures and provide fiscal guidance to ensure responsible use of state and federal funds.
- Assist in the development and delivery of staff training and professional development programs, promoting operational excellence, safety, customer service, and innovation at all levels of the park system.
Benefits:
- Salary: Annual salary range of $89,000 – $92,000, commensurate with education and experience.
- Health and other Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.
- Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.
- Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree in park and recreation management or natural resource management or other related degrees as determined by the Department
- Three years of managing a park or other related work experience.
- Preferred experience in management and broad-based interaction with community organizations
- Ability to effectively interface with employees and the general public are highly desired.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.
HOW TO APPLY: Go to the State Employment Center at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center and follow the directions below:
- Click in the middle of the page under the Sunflower. From there either Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
- Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page. Please make sure to include your email address.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
- Complete and Submit your application.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
- Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page
The following are the required items to apply:
1) a letter of interest
2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address
3) transcript material, if applicable, (copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as they reflect the degree and degree conferral date)
4) Employment application - this is generated from the information which is input into the State Employment Center
5) an Authorization to Release Information form** (this can be found at the following website):
https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info
**Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public. We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.
Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.
Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.
Disability Hiring Preference: If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.
DEADLINE TO APPLY – September 12, 2025
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.
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| Category | General / Stewardship, Outdoor Recreation |
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