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8621
PARK SUPERINTENDENT 2
(STATE PARKS, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS)
Nature of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for the management,
operation, maintenance, and protection of significantly developed
state-owned park and forest areas providing services and
facilities to the public which may emphasize recreation; camping;
lodging; dining; natural, historic, or science resource
preservation and interpretation or assisting in the management of
more complex operations. Manages operations at seasonal vacation
parks of a complex nature or other areas with significant
camping, recreational, or historical development.
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.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This class level is distinguished from surrounding levels by
the following: manages operations at seasonal vacation parks of
a complex nature or other areas with significant camping,
recreational, or historical development. Cabins and/or group
camp development are important considerations when comparing
class to Superintendent I.
Examples of Work
Devises new operational methods and techniques.
Prepares and/or approves work reports, purchasing documents,
payrolls, revenue reports, expenditure reports, inventories, etc.
Law enforcement through patrol, warnings, citations, and
arrests.
Develops and performs employee training and familiarization
programs.
Plans, oversees, and/or performs maintenance if necessarydue to
staff limitations. Makes recommendations and
initiates repairs, maintenance, and/or renovations of
structures, grounds, facilities, trails, fences, roads, and
other physical features of area.
Inspects completed work in all areas of operation.
Performs inspections of leased, concessionaire operated
facilities and initiates corrective action if necessary to ensure
contract compliance.
Handles and resolves both written and verbal guest complaints.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of business management practices.
Knowledge of personnel management practices.
Knowledge of general managerial, operational, and technical
procedures/methods.
Knowledge of law enforcement practices, techniques, equipment,
and policies.
Ability to train and manage a varied staff.
Ability to develop good working relationships with supervisors,
employees, and the general public.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of employees.
Ability to issue oral and written instructions in a clear,
concise manner.
Ability to prepare comprehensive work plans, records, and
reports.
Ability to make decisions.
Ability to effectively deal with personnel matters.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation 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:
Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience directly related to the area of assignment, two
years of which must have been in responsible administrative or
supervisory capacity.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be licensed or eligible to operate a
motor vehicle in West Virginia. 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.
PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Graduation from a standard four
year high school or equivalent and full-time or equivalent
part-time paid experience directly related to the area of
assignment may be substituted for the required college training
on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 9/16/93
Revised: 12/16/93
Effective:
12/16/93