APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$48,462.48 to
$72,223.92
PAY GRADE: 37
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Park Supervisors (Commissioned) plan, organize, oversee and participate in the administration, law enforcement, maintenance, interpretive programs and resource management of an assigned State park to include budget administration and supervision of staff.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The person selected for this position will be responsible for the management of South Fork State Recreation Area near Elko, Nevada. The 2200 acre park is located approximately 16 miles from Elko and includes 1650 acre South Fork Reservoir. The park is a water based recreation facility including both developed and undeveloped camping areas and hiking/equestrian trails.
Management responsibilities include supervision of permanent and seasonal staff, administrative duties including budget development and oversight, collection and reporting of fees, and completion of routine and special reports. This is a commissioned position with public safety responsibilities and is required to work various hours and shifts including holidays and weekends in a variety of weather conditions. All personnel in the Park Supervisor series are responsible for ensuring a high level of customer service, developing and presenting a variety of visitor programs, performing ground/facility maintenance and custodial duties.
In addition, the successful candidate is required to have extensive natural resource management, recreation and administrative expertise. The Park Supervisor II is also required to provide training and career development for the park?s staff, identify facility/grounds maintenance needs and determine the most cost effective way to coordinate equipment and materials.
Park residency, in state park provided housing, may be required for this position. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their ability to work in this geographical location.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in park management, outdoor recreation management, ecology, forestry, biology, criminal justice or related field and three years of park ranger experience, one year of which included experience in supervising the operation, maintenance and interpretative programs at a park or major section of a park; OR one year experience as a Park Supervisor I or Park Ranger III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.
The physical agility exam consists of: a) 1.5 mile run/walk in 15 minutes and 20 seconds; b) 100 yard swim in 5 minutes; c) successfully completing Field Sobriety Test (FST); d) lift and carry a 70-90 pound bag of cement/sand from the ground and carry 10 feet to the bed of a standard pick-up truck and return, repeated three times; e) handgun stability, hold and dry fire a handgun while holding the barrel within a 4 inch cut out, repeated six times with each hand; f) drag or carry a 150-175 pound rescue dummy a distance of 50 feet.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Applicant is required to submit to a background check and physical agility examination prior to appointment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Cost of fingerprinting is paid by applicants.
This position is subject to call-out, shift work including evenings, weekends and holidays, and travel throughout the State as required.
As part of the selection process, the Division of State Parks requires; a) Physical agility exam; b) Comprehensive background investigation which will include a urinalysis, polygraph and a psychological examination; c) Physical examination, the cost of physical examination is covered by the hiring agency.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
