What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Superintendent 2 - Natural Resources - Barbour Co. position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Parks/Audra State Park Employee in this position will serve as the Superintendent of Audra State Park. Employee is guided by statements of policy and direction from the central office to help ensure businesslike, efficient, and responsible management. Employee is required to exercise considerable discretionary judgment and initiative in planning, directing, and participating in facility programs in the areas of building maintenance; equipment maintenance; grounds maintenance; housekeeping; sanitation; public relations; law enforcement; personnel management and training; resource management; accounting; recordkeeping; revenue production; budget preparation and control; and all related matters. Must be capable of performing and inspecting completed work in all areas of operation. Employee may be assigned or directed to accept “off-facility” responsibility or special assignments that will take the employee from their principal area of assignment at Audra State Park including technical research projects; special events; supervision of other facilities; statewide temporary managerial assignments; forest fire fighting; and law enforcement duties. Employee must handle and resolve both written and verbal guest complaints. Must have the ability to use oral and written instructions in a clear and concise manner and to effectively prepare written reports and correspondence. Employee must train and manage all personnel. Employee will be responsible for the management, operation, maintenance, and/or protection of all the following facilities: 65 campsites, stream swimming area, picnic grounds/shelter, playground, and hiking trails. Employee may be required to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by DNR Law Enforcement Section. SNRPO trainees will be required to pass a one-time background investigation, pre-employment polygraph examination, psychiatric evaluation, and physical examination. Employee is required to live on-site in the superintendent residence provided. Must be licensed or eligible to operate a motor vehicle in WV. Employee is required to wear assigned superintendent uniforms. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. Performs related work as required.
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience per thirty (30) semester hours of coursework.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.
Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver’s license. May need to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol requirements as established by Law Enforcement Section, Division of Natural Resources. May need to pass periodic firearms qualification. May need to pass an initial physical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination designed to determine applicant’s fitness for Special Natural Resources Police Officer enforcement duties.
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Other Information
SPECIAL SUBSTITUTION FOR THIS AGENCY: PROFESSIONAL LEVEL EXPERIENCE (IN ANY FIELD) AND/OR MILITARY SERVICE WILL BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE LISTED ABOVE ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.
