Park Superintendent IV- Alapocas Run

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

13d

About The Position

The land that became Alapocas Run State Park was donated to the city of Wilmington in the early 1900s by local industrialist William Bancroft. Alapocas Run became a state park in 2002. Please click on this link for more information about Alapocas Run State Park Summary Statement This candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of operations at Wilmington State Parks and Alapocas Run State Parks, including but not limited to: supervision, scheduling, and evaluation of subordinate staff, stewardship of natural and cultural resources, coordination of events; development and continuation of relationships with interagency and external agency partners, community groups, task forces, advisory groups; and fiscal, programmatic, and infrastructure planning. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. 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. Prepares grant requests and manages budget for special facilities. Plans and coordinates maintenance, visitor programs and services and fiscal administration to ensure all areas and facilities are functioning according to established standards. Develops and conducts interpretive/environmental education programs and recreational events. 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.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
One year of experience in natural resources, park or recreation program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of natural resources, park or recreation programs and services; establishes program objectives; plans short and long range program goals; develops and implements program policies and procedures and ensures compliance and funding requirements. Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
Two years’ experience in managing diverse activities in support of operational, project or program services.
Three years’ experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating work of others.
Two years’ experience in contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
Two years’ experience in budget management and control such as managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

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.
Prepares grant requests and manages budget for special facilities.
Plans and coordinates maintenance, visitor programs and services and fiscal administration to ensure all areas and facilities are functioning according to established standards.
Develops and conducts interpretive/environmental education programs and recreational events.
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.