Parks Superintendent III - DPR60032899

State of North Carolina • Gaston County, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Superintendent III manages Crowders Mountain State Park and is accountable for its administration and supervision, including interpretation and environmental education, natural resource management, programming, law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency medical response, wildland fire suppression, and public relations. The role hires, supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates permanent and temporary employees; plans and prioritizes park needs; manages the park budget; establishes work and operating standards and policies; resolves employee and visitor issues; and works with citizen support groups and local government. The superintendent also presents interpretive programs, develops and manages special events, and oversees the park’s natural resources.

The position plans, directs, manages, and supervises day-to-day park operations and public safety services. It represents the park and division to local governments, businesses, land conservancies, and the public, and coordinates recreation, resource management, and emergency services with public safety agencies. The role also addresses natural-resource impacts, monitors rare species, and works to prevent boundary encroachments.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotating evening shifts and weekends. The position includes an on-call rotation for weekends and holidays and is considered emergency staff, which may require work during adverse weather, emergencies, and special events. The position is located at Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Some positions may have housing available, and an employee accepting such housing is required to reside there.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Natural Science, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S.-issued driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment physical and psychological examinations, drug testing, and background investigation.
• Within 12 months of hire, must be able to obtain and maintain CPR, Emergency Medical Responder, Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR), and Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, and 400 certifications or training.
• Within 12 months of hire, must be able to obtain and maintain wildland fire suppression certifications, S-112 Chainsaw Operations training, and Certified Interpretive Guide and/or Certified NC Environmental Educator certification.
• Must work weekends and holidays on an on-call rotation and may be required to work during adverse weather, emergencies, and special events.
• Only current permanent or temporary North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources employees, or eligible DNCR layoff candidates with RIF priority reemployment consideration, may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in law enforcement concepts, practices, and theories.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting or incorporating laws, rules, or regulations that affect a large segment of the public, work unit, or program.
• Demonstrated experience with emergency medical services, search and rescue, or safety.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and allocating resources, procurement, or reviewing purchasing practices or contracts.
• Demonstrated experience developing or administering educational programs to interpret ecological processes and manage natural and cultural resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage the park units and provide public safety services within the park.
• Represent the park and division with local governments, businesses, land conservancies, and the public.
• Coordinate recreation, resource management, and emergency service activities between the park and public safety agencies.
• Manage and monitor natural-resource impacts, rare species, and park-boundary encroachments.
• Plan, direct, manage, and supervise all aspects of day-to-day park operations.
• Plan work operations and short-range goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership, communication, and public relations.
• Recruit, select, develop, coach, counsel, discipline, and evaluate permanent and temporary employees.
• Hire, train, and direct park staff across a variety of occupations.
• Develop and manage the park budget and establish work and operational standards and policies.
• Resolve employee and visitor complaints or issues.
• Guide citizen support groups and interact with local government.
• Present interpretive programs to a variety of audiences and develop and manage special events.
• Manage the park's natural resources.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for employees with student loans.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager