Parks Superintendent II - DPR60033225

Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Parks and Recreation
Job Classification Title
Parks Superintendent II (NS)
Position Number
60033225
Grade
SW06
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Description of Work
Position is responsible for the management of Lake Waccamaw State Park and has total accountability for the administration and supervision of the state park in the areas of interpretation and environmental education, natural resource management, program management, law enforcement, search & rescue, emergency medical response, wildland fire suppression, and public relations. Specific duties include the hiring and supervision of permanent and temporary employees; annual planning and prioritizing of parks needs; selection, training, development and directing park staff in a variety of occupations; developing and managing a park budget, establishing park work and operational standards and policies; resolving employee and visitor complaints and/or issues; guiding citizen support groups, interacting with local government, presenting interpretive programs to variety of audiences; developing and managing special events while managing park's natural resources.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Management of the park units and providing public safety services within the Park.
• Represent the park and the division with local governments, businesses, land conservancies, and the public.
• Coordination of recreation, resource, management and emergency service activities between the park and multiple public safety agencies; natural resource impacts from traditional activities; the management and monitoring of rare species; and preventing encroachments of park boundary.
• Planning, directing, managing, and supervising all aspects of day-to-day park operations.
• Planning work operations and short-range goals and objectives.
• Leadership, communication and public relations.
• Overseeing the recruitment, selection and development, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluation of permanent and temporary employees.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
** Internal DNCR Posting – Only current permanent or temporary NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S.126 may apply. **
Recruitment Range: $52,588.00 - $84,141.00
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
Demonstrated experience in law enforcement concepts, practices and theories.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and/or incorporating laws, rules, and/or regulations that affect a large segment of the public, work unit, and/or program.
Demonstrated experience with emergency medical, search and rescue, and/or safety.
Demonstrated experience with evaluating and allocating resources, procurement, reviewing purchasing practices and/or contracts.
Demonstrated experience in developing or administering educational programs necessary to interpret ecological processes and manage natural and cultural resources.
Position/Physical Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
Prior to Employment: Selected candidates are required to have successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission. Job offer is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening(s).
Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; includes evening shifts and weekends on a rotating schedule.
Must work weekends and holidays on-call rotation.
Considered Emergency Staff and may be required to work on adverse weather days,during emergencies, and special events.
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Some positions may have housing available, and it is a requirement that the candidate who accepts the position resides in the housing provided.
Within 12 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:
CPR Certification
Emergency Medical Responder Certification
Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR)
Incident Command Training (ICS) 100,200, 300 and 400
Wildland Fire Suppression Certifications
Certified in S-112 Chainsaw Operations Training - perform hazardous tree assessments and if necessary, tree removal within the park.
Certified Interpretive Guide and/or Certified NC Environmental Educator certification.
This position is located at:
Lake Waccamaw State Park
1866 State Park Drive
Lake Waccamaw, NC 284500
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science or related from an appropriately accredited institution AND four years of experience in area of assignment, one of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications