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SPFHS-2025-7 Superintendent Parks Forestry 2 (INTERNAL POSTING)

NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Titusville, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: N4 (40-hour Work Week)
Salary: (S26) $ 78,024.71 - $111,000.80
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 05/7/2025

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites
Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
Titusville, NJ 08560


Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the State Park Service and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under direction of a Regional Superintendent, State Park Service or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, directs the administration, operation, safety, maintenance, and development of a Class 3 park, forest, or recreation area; may be assigned to the Division Central Office or a Class 1 park for management support; 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 sited assigned to the region; does other related duties.

Specific to the Position
The Superintendent 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. The appointee will be responsible for several historic sites and other satellite areas along with working with active and engaged Friends Groups. The appointee will also foster and maintain a cooperative working relationship with other State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites program areas as well as other DEP programs.

Preferred Skill Set
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Able to provide clear direction.
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 Resources 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.

NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in a natural resources management program, one (1) year 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 conservation use.

 NOTE: A Master's degree in any of the above educational disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.

License
Appointee 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 the essential duties of the position.

Appointee may be required to obtain a Motorboat Operator's License.

Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Residency
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”.

Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government.  To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form.  All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision. 
 

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

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