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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$55,958.40 to
$83,394.72
PAY GRADE: 37
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.
The person selected for this position will be responsible for the management of Big Bend State Recreation Area near Laughlin, Nevada. This water recreation based park includes day use areas, large beaches, a full hook-up campground, and hiking 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 (Law Enforcement) position with public safety responsibilities and is required to work various hours and shifts including holidays and weekends. The person selected will have to be able to work in typical Mojave Desert climates including very hot summers and mild winters. 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 natural resource management, recreation and administrative expertise. They are also required to provide training and career development for their staff, identify facility/grounds maintenance needs and determine the most cost effect way to coordinate equipment and materials.
Park residency, in state park provided housing is required at this location. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their ability to work in this geographical location. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
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 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 as described above. |
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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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As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. |
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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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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. Cost of fingerprinting is paid by applicants.
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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 physical examination is covered by the hiring agency. |
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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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| 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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