EST. 1957

Deputy Director of Development & Operations

Position OverviewDeputy Director - Development & Operations

Salary: DOQ

Description of DutiesThe Deputy Director is responsible for managing Development, Construction Services and Park Operations sections. Development: Directs the agencies capital development section, designs construction and contracts, manages staff, develops policies and procedures for this section. Updates project lists to coincide with approved allocated funding. Oversees construction projects including new, remodel, historic, water/wastewater, infrastructure, structural and maintenance. Reviews/approves construction documents, code compliance review, historic preservation review/approval of cost estimates and pay applications, on-site inspection for compliance with construction documents and codes.Construction Services: Manages design and construction projects for the agency. Manages projects, planning, programming, and establishes goals and objectives. Creates budgets and schedules, prepares professional contracts, bid documents and communicates with park staff, consultants and other State or Federal agencies. Manages construction projects, review/approves construction documents, code compliance review, cost estimates, pay applications, and on-site inspections for compliance with construction documents and codes. Architecture tasks by preparing building assessment reports, and approves compliance with SHPO requirements for historic architecture.Park Operations: Plans, develops and maintains priorities for the parks. Mentors operation and development staff. Establishes budgets, prepares contracts, bid documents and communicates with Park staff. Develops, reviews, implements existing and evolving plans, policies and procedures to address changes in administrative, legal, and operational environments. Collaborate and reports regularly to Executive Staff & Director on park management plans, goals, targets and performance.

Selective Preferences• Works to support and implement the agencies Strategic Plan and Arizona Management System (AMS) goals, through the collection and organization of related data to generate regular reports. • Manage projects and develop plans, goals and objectives.• Review/prepare scopes of work, control and track the progress and close-out of projects.• Facilitates, plans, programs, designs, construction and maintenance activities statewide. • Provide consultation services to advisory committees, governmental agencies, organizations and the public regarding resource planning, management and policy issues. • Negotiate and administer partnership agreements, contracts, reviewing evaluating and rating grant applications and proposals.• Use professional judgment in applying the Secretary of Interiors Standards for Historic Preservation and coordinate agency historic building assessments, hazardous materials reports, key plans for buildings, and master plans for parks. • Prepare and present regular project updates to Board, Committees and State Legislature meetings

“Collaboration”• The ideal candidate for this position will have 10+ years of experience in park operations and development. Dynamic, motivational, and visionary leader with an adaptive/situational leadership style, able to communicate effectively while demonstrating fiscal responsibility.• Strong background in the planning principles for environmental, cultural and natural resource protection and Park development, as well as the knowledge of the technical requirements for design and construction of buildings, grounds and utilities is also required. • You must possess the ability to articulate and inspire support for the agencies vision of the future.

BenefitsThe State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package:• Affordable medical, dental. life, and short-term disability insurance plans• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans• Accrued vacation pay and sick days• 10 paid holidays per year• Deferred compensation plan• Wellness plans

Hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer

Arizona State Parks & TrailsWe’re committed to growing the economy, building a better workforce and improving education by practicing sound financial management practices, retaining the State’s finest in resource, recreation and cultural management and nurturing exploration among all generations of Arizonans.

We are an agency that values using interdisciplinary and interagency work groups to problem solve and face challenges through innovation and collaboration.

We are positioning Arizona State Parks & Trails to become a leader in recreation management by demonstrating excellence in long-range planning, resource management and agency recognition. In order to achieve this goal, Arizona State Parks is dedicated to addressing the needs of those it serves through the collective energies of citizens, staff and elected officials.

Innovation is a key element to addressing Arizona’s needs. Innovation will come in the form of hiring, training and retaining a dynamic workforce, allowing access to landscapes and recreational experiences that were previously closed to the public and acknowledging citizen sacrifices that protect our environment, families and friends. Partnerships and recognizing Arizona State Parks & Trails value is also an integral to our success. We will build upon and recognize the work and dedication of the past while leading, creating and continually improving for the future.

Arizona State Parks & Trails protects and preserves 35 State Parks and Natural Areas. Eight are in the top twenty-five most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

Growing the Economy

Arizona State Parks & Trails boosts Arizona’s economy by attracting visitors to communities throughout the state, producing a economic impact of more than $300 million.

The mission of Arizona State Parks & Trails is to managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners. Arizona State Parks & Trails is an agency of resource protection, reform and innovation. Utilizing more than 2,000 volunteers in the parks, the agency functions as one of Arizona’s premiere tourism economic engines. Our partnerships with local communities and volunteer groups serve as a nationwide example of managing State Parks while drawing thousands of visitors to these rural communities.

Arizona State Parks at a glance: • 64,500 acres of land • 2,000 campsites • 57 cabins • 81 trails • 12 fishing lakes • 11 boating lakes • 8 historic parks • 1 lodge

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