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11/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605408
Resort Park Manager II
Pay Grade 18
$5,377.30 - $8,066.02 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
PO Box 790
Cadiz, KY 42211 USA
Description
We are currently seeking a full-time Resort Park Manager II to oversee the operations at Lake Barkley State Resort Park.
Lake Barkley is home to the largest wooden structure in Kentucky State Parks with its 120-room lodge, cottages, a fitness center, 9 miles of trails, campground, 18-hole golf course, restaurant, conference center, lodge pool, beach, marina, and boat ramps.
The Park Manager’s responsibility at Lake Barkley includes:
The Kentucky Department of Parks offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package for full-time employees. Compensation and Benefits:
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have six years of business administration, public administration or management experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in business administration, public administration, or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Any combination of the following experience will substitute for the education on a year for year basis: Experience as the general manager or as the food and beverage director of a full-service hotel or resort OR Related experience, which may include serving in hotel management areas, such as: serving as the rooms service manager, front desk manager, housekeeping manager, recreation/activities manager or maintenance manager of a major hotel chain or resort park. Designation as a Certified Hotel Administrator will substitute for one year of the education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 20 years and one day of age at time of employment. Must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Primarily work is conducted in an office setting; however, may require working on park grounds and throughout the park.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christy Combs at christy.combs@ky.gov or 502-892-3368.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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