Parks Superintendent II

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking a motivated, dependable, and collaborative Park Superintendent II to support the daily operations, maintenance, and management of Pawnee State Recreation Area and five surrounding areas: Bluestem SRA, Conestoga SRA, Olive Creek SRA, Stagecoach SRA, and Wagon Train SRA. Working alongside park management and staff, the position helps maintain these areas, protect natural resources, and provide visitors with safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences.

The role combines park operations and maintenance, employee supervision, natural resource conservation, visitor services, public safety, and administrative support. The position also coordinates with park management, staff, visitors, community organizations, and other partners. The job offers hands-on training, professional growth in park management and outdoor recreation, and experience in administration, planning, management, and partner development.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree and two years of related experience, including one year in a supervisory or lead worker capacity. Park management or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in park management or a related field may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Related fields may include park, wildlife, fisheries, or natural resource management; environmental science; public relations; tourism or hospitality; restaurant management; business or public administration; education or interpretation; history; cultural resource management; recreation; retail management; criminal justice; and horticulture.
• Knowledge of park operations, maintenance practices, natural resource management, and outdoor recreation.
• Knowledge of employee supervision, work planning, and coordinating daily operational activities.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on park facilities, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply agency policies, rules, and regulations; maintain accurate records; prepare reports; and assist with administrative and financial management functions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work across multiple recreation areas.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with employees, community organizations, and the public.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in park management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and oversee daily park operations, including campground and picnic area maintenance, groundskeeping, facility and trail maintenance, and upkeep of public-use areas.
• Supervise and perform maintenance and repairs on park facilities, buildings, grounds, equipment, and recreational amenities across the assigned recreation areas.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal employees; assign work and ensure operational tasks are completed efficiently.
• Assist with natural resource management and conservation, including vegetation management, tree maintenance, invasive species control, and protection of park resources.
• Support campground operations, visitor services, recreational programming, special events, and other activities that enhance the visitor experience.
• Assist with public safety, including enforcing park rules and regulations, accident prevention, emergency response, traffic control, and fire prevention and control.
• Assist with administrative functions, including collecting data, maintaining records, preparing reports, collecting fees, and monitoring operational expenditures.
• Coordinate and communicate with park management, staff, visitors, community organizations, and other partners to support park operations, improvements, and promotion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.
• Hands-on training and opportunities for professional growth in park management and outdoor recreation.
• Opportunities to gain administrative, planning, management, and partner development experience.
• A fun and flexible workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree