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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$53,431.92 to
$79,907.76
PAY GRADE: 38
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.
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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.
This position manages the Walker River State Recreation Area (WRSRA), near Yerington, Nevada. At this time, the park consists of 3 distinct management areas: the Pitchfork Ranch, Rafter 7 Ranch, and the Flying M Ranch/9-Mile unit. The park encompasses more than 12,000 non-contiguous acres, and approximately 28 miles of the East Walker River offering a variety of recreation opportunities. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their willingness and ability to work in this geographical location.
Management responsibilities for the Park Supervisor III include supervision of permanent and seasonal staff, administrative duties including budget development and oversight, and completion of routine and special reports. The Supervisor III will be the lead in providing land management, recreation and administrative expertise to ensure efficient management of the park's operations and ecosystems. The incumbent must make decisions regarding resources, facility maintenance, equipment and materials. The position provides training, mentoring, and direction for assigned staff. The Park Supervisor III leads staff, and works with other agencies and private groups to develop interpretive programming and activities and to promote parks and outdoor recreation. 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, and planning, organizing, and managing the law enforcement and maintenance programs at the park.
This is a commissioned position with public safety responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to work various hours and shifts, including weekends, holidays, and nights. Park residency is required in the provided state housing.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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 four years of progressively responsible park operations experience, two of which were in managing a park including budget administration, supervision of staff and resource management; OR one year of experience as a Park Supervisor II in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Park Supervisor I or Park Ranger III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. |
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The physical agility exam consists of: a) Vertical jump of no less than 14 inches; b) The Illinois Agility Run in 19.5 seconds or less; c) complete not less than 30 sit-ups in 1 minute; d) complete not less than 23 consecutive push-ups; e) 300 meter run in 68 seconds or less; f) 1.5 mile run/walk in 16 minutes and 57 seconds or less; g) lift and carry a 70-90 pound bag of cement/sand from the ground and carry 10 feet to tailgate of a standard pick-up truck and then return, repeated three times; h) 100 yard swim in 5 minutes. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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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. |
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Applicant is required to submit to a background check and physical agility examination prior to appointment. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. |
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This position is subject to call-out, shift work including evenings, weekends and holidays, and travel throughout the State as required. |
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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 which is borne by the applicant. |
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