Park Superintendent 1



Job Details

Park Superintendent 1
Employer

West Virginia

Salary

$24,912.00 - $46,092.00 Annually

Location

- See Posting., WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

8620NR

Department-lala

Natural Resources 0310-0310

Opening Date

11/26/2013

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

(State Parks, Forests and Wildlife Management Areas) An employee in this class is responsible for the management, operation, maintenance, and protection of moderately developed state-owned parks, forest areas providing services and facilities to the public which may emphasize recreation; camping; lodging; dining; natural, historic, or scenic response preservation and interpretation or assisting in the management of more complex operations. Manages areas which may include camping facilities in addition to moderate development in other areas of operation. May serve as Assistant Superintendent on areas with managers higher in the superintendent series.

May have "off-facility" responsibilities or special assignments that take them from their principal area of assignment including technical research projects, special events, supervision of satellite areas located within the region of the principal area of assignment, statewide temporary managerial assignments, fire-fighting, and law enforcement duties. Employee is guided by statements of policy and outlined assignments from supervisory personnel but is required to exercise considerable discretionary judgement and initiative in planning and directing facility programs in the areas of building maintenance, equipment maintenance, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, sanitation, public relations, law enforcement, personnel management and training, programmed visitor activity programming, historical and nature interpretation, conservation, preservation, public work programs, federal and state regulatory compliance, accounting, recordkeeping, revenue production, budget preparation and control, concession contract administration, public safety, and all related endeavors. Performs related work as required.

Map of Facility Locations

For information about current openings, refer to the agency HR office Web site. Vacancy and Contact Information

This is NOT an announcement for a specific vacancy or location. We are building an applicant pool for expected future vacancies. We generally fill 3-4 position per year in various locations throughout the state. This announcement will be closed when positions are not anticipated and re-opened as vacancies occur.

Hiring Process: APPLY ONLINE. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8-5:00 pm) for special instructions. Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application.

If you have previously applied and want to update your name, address or email, do not re-apply. Simply login to your online account and click "My Account". Make changes and Save. If you must change or add education, work history, work preferences, or county availability, you must notify us in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major or minor in botany, zoology, geology, natural history, recreation, park/resort management, forestry, conservation, business administration, public administration, travel management, or related natural science or managerial field.

Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience directly related to the duties and responsiblities of a parks superintendent. (Examples of expected experience might include any of the following: natural resource related, forest operations, park operation, resort management, related public recreation operations, wildlife management, general facility management, conservation law enforcement, other similar.)

Special Requirements: Must be licensed or eligible to operate a motor vehicle in West Virginia. Must be fit enough to discharge duties including law enforcement. Must be able to successfully complete required special conservation officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by Law Enforcement Section, Division of Natural Resources.

NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your education transcript, license or training record. You will not be considered for employment until this verification has been received. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Washington St E. Charleston, WV 25305. This notice supercedes any contrary information in any specific announcement.

If you decide to apply you will be required to answer the online Supplemental Questions shown in the tab above.

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Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits.

Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state

government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or

promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit.

Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year.

There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate.

Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act.

Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes.

Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

For more information about benefits visit our

Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return here.

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Requirements: This job requires a 4-year college degree with a major or minor in botany, zoology, geology, natural history, recreation, park/resort management, forestry, conservation, business or public administration, travel management, or related natural science or managerial field. PLUS One year related experience. (Ex.: natural resource related, forest operations, park operation, resort management, related public recreation operations, wildlife management, general facility management, conservation law enforcement, other similar.) Do you meet these Requirements?
  • Yes. I have 4-year degree and 1 year related experience.
  • No. If no, DO NOT APPLY.
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Education. Indicate your college degrees (BA, Regents Bachelor's, BS, MS, MBA, etc.) completed. Indicate your official major as it appears on your official transcript. If you list a Minor, indicate the number of hours completed. Note: you should attached or send a transcript as soon as possible after applying so that we may verify your education. There is NO SUBSTITUTION for this college degree requirement.
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Experience Justification: This job requires One year of paid experience directly related to the duties and responsiblities of the position. (Examples might include any of the following: natural resource related, forest operations, park operation, resort management, related public recreation operations, wildlife management, general facility management, conservation law enforcement, other similar.) Briefly summarize how you meet this requirement.

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