SPFHS-2025-44 Superintendent Parks and Forestry 3 (Internal Posting)
About The Position
Under direction of a Regional Superintendent, Parks and Forestry or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, directs the administration, operation, safety, maintenance, and development of a Class 2 park, forest, or recreation area; may be assigned to the Division Central Office; when assigned to the Regional Office, assists the Regional Superintendent in the overall operation, maintenance and protection of the state forests, parks, natural and recreational areas, marinas and historic sites assigned to the region; does other related duties. Specific to the Position The Superintendent 3 will be responsible for the overall operation/administration of the park; supervise/oversee permanent and seasonal staff, park budget, and capital projects; and ensure the protection of natural, cultural and historic resources for the health and safety of the visiting public and staff. This position will maintain a cooperative working relationship between non-law enforcement and law enforcement units of the Department.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Park Management, Park Administration, Parks and Recreation, or Natural Resource Management, Cultural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Wildlife Management, Biological Sciences or Ecology OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, American History, Education, Public Administration including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester credit hours in any combination of wildlife management, research methods, natural resources management or parks and recreation management.
- EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in a natural resources management program, two (2) years of which shall have involved supervisory responsibility for the administration, operation, protection, and maintenance of publicly and/or privately owned lands and facilities managed for recreational and conservational use.
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
- Appointee may be required to obtain a Motorboat Operator's License.
- All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
- Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide clear direction.
Responsibilities
- Directs the administration, operation, safety, maintenance, and development of a Class 2 park, forest, or recreation area
- Assists the Regional Superintendent in the overall operation, maintenance and protection of the state forests, parks, natural and recreational areas, marinas and historic sites assigned to the region
- Responsible for the overall operation/administration of the park
- Supervise/oversee permanent and seasonal staff, park budget, and capital projects
- Ensure the protection of natural, cultural and historic resources for the health and safety of the visiting public and staff
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship between non-law enforcement and law enforcement units of the Department
Benefits
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program
- Telework
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Job Type
Full-time
