Executive Service
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS POSITIONS
Department of Environment and Conservation
Statewide, TN
Who we are and what we do:
The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment.
We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our culture reflects the people we serve. Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical, and archaeological heritage.
How you make a difference in this role:
From its beginning in 1937, Tennessee State Parks were established to protect and preserve the unique natural, cultural, and historic resources of Tennessee. The public interest has also been served by a variety of benefits for citizens and communities produced by our state park system, promoting stronger communities and healthier citizens across the state through diverse resource-based recreation while conserving the natural environment for today and tomorrow - preserving authentic Tennessee places and spaces for future generations to enjoy. As stewards of the resources in our parks, we seek to manage Tennessee's state parks in order to preserve and protect valued resources and to provide a balance of services and benefits for the enjoyment of the people.
Job Overview(s):
Job Title
Brief Description of Job Duties
CLERK 1
Works directly with customers of the park to provide outstanding customer service to employees and guests
CLERK 2
Responsible for a variety of clerical, accounting, and payroll operations and may also oversee daily giftshop sales, assist in training seasonal staff, greet park visitors, give information, and provide administrative support to the staff
CONSERVATION WORKER 1
Performs unskilled and semiskilled cleaning, maintenance, and lawncare work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required
CONSERVATION WORKER 2
Performs a variety of grounds and maintenance projects including mowing, trimming, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, grounds upkeep and general mechanical repairs.
COOK 1
This position is responsible for preparing meals for the food and beverage outlets and banquet meetings.
COOK 2
Perform a variety of kitchen duties focused on cooking during an assigned shift and will oversee the preparation of guest and banquet meals.
CUSTODIAL WORKER 1
Performs a variety of custodial worker duties such as set-up and breakdown of meeting rooms, vacuuming, mopping floors, emptying trash on the grounds, cleaning public spaces, and assisting housekeeping in the guest rooms.
CUSTODIAL WORKER 2
Responsible for custodial work of average difficulty, which includes leading others and performs related work as needed.
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Responsible for assisting in the food service operations of a snack bar, restaurant and/or catering service
GROUNDS WORKER 1
Responsible for general grounds maintenance including weed-eating around trees and bunker faces, mowing greens, tees and fairways
HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT
Performing such work as purchasing, reservations, hotel and restaurant transactions, golf course transactions, scheduling, cashier, audit work, housekeeping, and related duties.
LABORER
Performs unskilled grounds, custodial, and maintenance work; and performs related work as required.
LIFEGUARD 1
Performs public water safety and recreational work by enforcing regulations at public swimming pools. Responsible for the Health and Safety of customers in attendance.
LIFEGUARD 2
Performs public water safety and recreational work by supervising and enforcing regulations at public swimming pools. Responsible for the Health and Safety of customers in attendance.
PARK RANGER 1
Assist with community outreach programs and partner with local businesses and area officials to promote the park and impact economic development.
ROOM CLERK
Responsible for daily requirements associated with housekeeping operations
SEASONAL INTERPRETER/RECREATOR
Provide interpretive programs for park guests including guided tours, hikes, workshops, canoe floats, demonstrations, campfires and other outdoor activities.
SERVITOR
Serving food and beverages to park, golf, lounge and/or restaurant guests
TSP BARTENDER
Responsible for leading the daily shifts in the Lodge lounge, preparing drinks and serving food to lounge and restaurant guests.
TSP DISHWASHER
Responsible for the cleaning duties of the kitchen, including cleaning and disinfecting all dishes, and cooking equipment.
TSP FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE
Responsible for performing the daily requirements associated with the front desk duties
TSP HOST
Responsible greeting customers in the restaurant and assist them with seating, and customer questions
TSP LINE COOK
This position is responsible for preparing meals for the food and beverage outlets and banquet meetings.
TSP ROOM ATTENDANT
Responsible for daily requirements associated with housekeeping and lodge operations
TSP SERVER
Serving food and beverages to lounge and restaurant guests
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
