Regional Maintenance/Construction Supervisor III - DPR60032957

State of North Carolina • Wayne County, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is hiring a Regional Maintenance/Construction Supervisor to oversee the district-wide park maintenance program. The position provides technical expertise and hands-on support for maintaining, repairing, and constructing park facilities, and leads major maintenance, renovation, demolition, and trail projects. It ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements while coordinating staff and resources and supporting project management, budgeting, recordkeeping, and capital improvement initiatives. The goal is to maintain safe, functional, well-maintained park facilities and infrastructure.

The position is based at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in Seven Springs, North Carolina. It is designated essential/mandatory and may require work during adverse weather events and special events. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evenings, holidays, or weekends as necessary. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. The role requires physical exertion to move objects and a valid U.S. driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Within 12–24 months of hire, the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL, CPR certification, Emergency Medical Responder certification, FUNSAR training, wildland fire suppression certifications, and S-112 chainsaw operations training.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in construction management, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology, industrial maintenance technology, or mechanical engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of progressive construction or facility maintenance experience, including two years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of buildings and facilities; OR a high school diploma or GED and five years of progressive facility maintenance or construction experience, including journey-level experience in at least three building or mechanical trades and two years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of buildings and facilities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license issued in the United States, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends when necessary.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various environmental conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Within 12–24 months of hire, ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL, CPR certification, Emergency Medical Responder certification, Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) training, wildland fire suppression certifications, and S-112 chainsaw operations training.
• Must be able to perform hazardous tree assessments and, if necessary, tree removal within the park as part of the required chainsaw operations training.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience developing scopes of work for maintenance projects.
• Demonstrated experience with recordkeeping pertaining to maintenance projects within the state park system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing guidelines for informal contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with budgets, travel reimbursement, and/or financial reports.
• Work experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage major maintenance, construction, renovation, demolition, and trail projects, ensuring timely completion and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Develop project specifications, drawings, and cost estimates; oversee bidding, contractor performance, inspections, invoicing, and project closeout in accordance with state requirements.
• Evaluate and prioritize project requests, recommend funding allocations, track expenditures, and reallocate resources to address emerging and emergency maintenance needs.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for park maintenance staff and superintendents on facility repairs, construction materials, maintenance standards, and procurement procedures.
• Liaise among park staff, contractors, architects, engineers, and state, local, and federal agencies to coordinate project activities and resolve issues.
• Support natural disaster recovery efforts and coordinate documentation for federal reimbursement.
• Assist with staff recruitment and contribute to maintenance training and professional development.
• Assist with procurement, maintenance, allocation, and tracking of regional vehicles, equipment, and supplies; coordinate maintenance staff and support broader park operational needs.

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus of $1,800 is offered to eligible candidates; payout is contingent on funding availability and final eligibility determination.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is noted for state employees.
• The posting refers applicants to information about employee perks and benefits but does not specify those benefits.

What This Job Offers

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