Park Superintendent I- Fort Delaware State Park

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

Fort Delaware is a Civil War era river defense site that served as a prisoner-of-war facility during the American Civil War. The fort reveals remarkable stories of human achievement, tenacity, and endurance. Click here for more information on Fort Delaware and its programs. The Assistant Superintendent works in conjunction with the Park Superintendent and Fort staff members in accommodating guests at Fort Delaware. Originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia, Pea Patch Island also became a Union prison camp during the Civil War, housing up to as many as 10,048 Confederate prisoners of war at one time and was manned only briefly during World Wars I and II. Pea Patch Island Home to one of the largest Atlantic Coast nesting sites for herons, egrets, and ibises north of Florida. An estimated 5,000 – 12,000 breeding pairs call this heronry home annually.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Six months experience working in natural resources, parks, historic sites or recreation.
Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Knowledge of managing diverse activities in support of operational, project or program services.
Knowledge of planning, developing, and implementing educational or recreational programs or special events.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

Interprets and applies park rules and regulations and works with Department law enforcement to ensure safety and security of park visitors.
Oversees revenue collection, recording and deposit.
Compiles information for and distributes invoices for various park functions.
Coordinates visitor programs and services and fiscal administration to ensure all areas and facilities are functioning according to established standards.
Assists Park visitors and the public by providing information, first aid/emergency care and attention to concerns that may occur within or proximate to the park boundaries.
Assigns projects, reviews progress and coordinates staff activities to ensure visitor safety and satisfaction and accomplishment of park objectives.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with adjacent landowners, park volunteers, contractors, vendors, community groups, and park benefactors.
Ensures public safety through regular inspection of park facilities and grounds and review of park law enforcement activity.
Maintains and compiles fiscal and narrative records and reports.
May schedule, assign and review the work of full time and seasonal park staff.
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on relevant park information.
Performs other related duties as required.