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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 Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Division of State Parks is recruiting for a Park Supervisor I underfilling the Park Supervisor III. This position manages Sand Harbor State Park, located 3 miles South of Incline Village, Nevada. The Park offers a variety of year around recreation opportunities to over 1 million visitors annually in a world-renowned setting. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their willingness and ability to work in this geographical location.
The Division of State Parks is recruiting for a Park Supervisor II underfilling the Park Supervisor III. This position manages Sand Harbor State Park, located 3 miles South of Incline Village, NV. Management responsibilities for the Park Supervisor include supervision of permanent and seasonal staff, administrative duties including budget development and oversight, and completion of routine and special reports. The Park Supervisor 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 leads staff, and works with other agencies and private groups to develop interpretive programing 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 not available. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. 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 two years of journey level park ranger experience including park operation, maintenance and interpretation of park facilities; OR two years of experience as a Park Ranger II 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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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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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. This cost will be covered by the hiring agency. |
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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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This position requires pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting . The applicant is responsible for the cost. |
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Requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and for continuing 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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1) Describe your experience in parks operations and where it was gained.
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2) Describe your experience in parks management that includes budgeting, supervision of staff, and/or resource management and where it was gained.
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3) Are you willing and able to work at Sand Harbor State Park, located 3 miles South of Incline Village, Nevada, which may require you to commute to the location on your own time and in your own vehicle?
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