Parks Superintendent II

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Ponca NE

Hiring Rate:

$24.630

Job Posting:

JR2026- Parks Superintendent II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for the outdoors Enjoy working hard leading a team and learning new skills Join the Ponca State Park Leadership Team to help create a welcoming landscape for visitors to enjoy. Nebraskas amazing wildlife natural beauty and outdoor recreation is waiting for you!

JOB DUTIES:
Responsible for overseeing the maintenance preservation and safe operations of all park grounds landscapes infrastructure facilities and equipment.
Equipment maintenance mowing tree and vegetation care weed control litter removal seasonal planting prescribed fire land water and other resource management lease coordination etc.
Maintain trails roads campgrounds picnic areas and other visitor use areas including the Oldsen Tract and North Addition properties.
Oversee the application of chemicals following safety and environmental regulations.
Manage the inventory of park equipment ensure proper maintenance servicing and operation including the coordination of repairs and replacement within purchasing and budget criteria.
Hire train and supervise full-time part-time and seasonal staff including schedules task assignments and monitoring performance.
Collect data maintain records prepare reports collect fees and ensure staff/visitor safety.
Conduct regular inspections of playgrounds grounds facilities and machinery to identify hazards and mitigate risks while training staff on the safe use handling and response.
Support special events recreational programming and visitor services.
Contribute and communicate with the community and general public in the efforts of park development strategic visions sustainability efficiency and promotion.
Related work as assigned.
What we can offer you:
Hands-on training; opportunities for professional growth in park management equipment operation outdoor recreation and more.
Gain administrative planning management and partner development experiences.
Opportunities to share your love of the outdoors nature and science with diverse communities.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Fun and flexible workplace!

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: An associates degree (park management or related field preferred) AND two years of related experience including 1 year in a supervisory or lead worker capacity. Experience in park management or related field may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. Other related fields may include (but not limited to) the following: Park wildlife fisheries or natural resource management environmental science public relations tourism/hospitality restaurant management business or public administration education/interpretation history cultural resource management recreation retail management criminal justice and horticulture.

Other: Valid drivers license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and interest in park management principles and techniques of supervision Nebraska wildlife natural resources and outdoor recreation.

• Horticulture and landscape knowledge.

• Clearly present and communicate information to varied audiences.

• Work and make decisions independently and as a team.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and administrative personnel.

• Drive and transport materials to different areas of the park and the surrounding tri-state area.

• Willingness to learn about the natural history of the Missouri River and Ponca State Park shooting skills kayaking and share with the general public.

• Bend stoop climb reach frequently; work outdoors; remain standing and/or walking for long periods of time.

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