What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Superintendent 2 - Babcock State Park - Fayette Co. position at West Virginia Division of Natural Resources?
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Park Superintendent 2 - Babcock State Park - Fayette Co.
Parks/Babcock State Park/Fayette County Employee in this position will serve as the Assistant Superintendent and is responsible for the management, operation, maintenance, and protection of a state-operated facility providing recreational services to the public at Babcock State Park. Current facilities on the 4,127 acres of Babcock State Park include: 28 cabins; 52-site campground; administration office/gift shop; game courts; picnic areas; playgrounds; 18-acre Boley Lake with rowboat/paddle boat/canoe rentals; iconic seasonal working grist mill; fishing on Manns Creek and Boley Lake; and 20 miles of hiking trails. Employee is guided by statements of policy and outlined assignments to help ensure businesslike, efficient, and responsible management. Due to the expanse of the park, employee is required to exercise considerable discretionary judgment 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; resource management; 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 matters.
Must be skilled in computer use particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, UKG, wvOASIS, and email programs. Employee must be capable of performing in hands-on capacity due to staffing limitations and will inspect completed work in all areas of park operation. Makes recommendations and initiates repairs, maintenance, and/or renovations of structures, grounds, facilities, trails, fences, roads, and other features of park.
Employee must have the ability to handle and resolve both written and verbal guest complaints in a manner reflecting a positive Image for Babcock State Park. Must have ability to use oral and written instructions in a clear and concise manner and to effectively prepare written reports and correspondence. Employee may be required to obtain an appropriate wastewater treatment plant operator license. Licenses and any further advanced or additional permitting licenses and/or requirements necessary to operate the sewage treatment systems at the park will be maintained throughout employment.
Employee may be assigned or directed to accept “off-facility” responsibilities or special assignments that will take employee away from their principle area of assignment at Babcock State Park including technical research projects, special events, supervision of satellite areas located within the region of the park, statewide temporary managerial assignments, fire-fighting, and law enforcement duties. Employee may be required to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer (SNRPO) training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the DNR Law Enforcement Section. SNRPO trainees may be required to pass a one-time background investigation, pre-employment polygraph examination, psychiatric evaluation, and physical examination.
Employee is required to reside in the Assistant Superintendent residence provided on-site. Must be licensed or eligible to operate a motor vehicle in WV. Employee will be required to wear assigned Superintendent uniforms. Employee will perform all related work as required or assigned. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,994.00 - $66,589.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 2 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,994 - $66,589