Temporary Park Superintendent I

State of Nebraska•Crofton, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this role will assist in supervising and perform technical and practical work supporting the management, conservation, preservation, interpretation, development, and use of park areas and resources. This includes supervising and carrying out various operating tasks related to historical and recreational programming, campgrounds, trails, partnerships, day use operations and maintenance, grounds keeping, housekeeping, education, equipment maintenance, special events, collections management, coordinating with park concessions and marina store, and emergency response and accident prevention. The position also involves hiring, training, and supervising a seasonal workforce, representing the recreation area, historical site, and agency through public outreach, news releases, public concerns, and educational programming. Responsibilities include performing and overseeing fee and permit sales, other office operations (including computer operations and programming), maintaining records, preparing reports, and assisting with agency special events and projects at Lewis and Clark SRA and other district/agency locations. The role requires serving on an on-call basis when the park superintendent is absent and performing other duties as required.

Requirements

Two years of coursework in an institution of higher education AND one year of related experience.
Experience (paid or volunteer) in park management or related field may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Other related fields may include (but not limited to) the following: wildlife, fisheries, natural resource management, environmental science, public relations, tourism/hospitality, business or public administration, education/interpretation, history, cultural resource management, recreation, retail management, criminal justice, and horticulture.
Driver's license is required.
Ability to plan, manage, analyze and evaluate park programs.
Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and application of park and cultural resources management and conservation.
Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain community and public relations with business, special interest groups, and state, local and federal agencies.
Knowledge of park operations, administration and financial management.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to supervise subordinate staff and to enforce park rules and regulations.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising and perform technical and practical work supporting management, conservation, preservation, interpretation, development and use of park areas and resources.
Supervise and carry out various operating tasks involved in historical and recreational programming, campgrounds, trails, partnerships, day use operations and maintenance, grounds keeping, housekeeping, education, equipment maintenance, special events, collections management, coordinate with park concessions and marina store, emergency response and accident prevention.
Hire, train and supervise seasonal workforce.
Represent recreation area, historical site, and agency through public outreach, news releases, public concerns, and educational programming.
Perform and oversee fee and permit sales and other office operations including computer operations and programming.
Maintain records and prepare appropriate reports.
Assist with agency special events and projects at Lewis and Clark SRA and other district/agency locations.
Serve as on call basis when park superintendent is absent.
Perform other duties as required.