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Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33
Location:
Ashland, NE
Hiring Rate:
$24.511
Job Posting:
JR2024-00010244 G&P SUPERINTENDENT III (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-11-2024
Job Description:
Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Enjoy working hard, leading a team, and learning new skills? Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to fill the role of the Superintendent III position. Located between Nebraska’s two largest cities, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a year-round destination that provides an array of recreational opportunities for park enthusiasts to enjoy form camping, cabins, the Peter Keiwit Lodge, restaurant, group rental facility, an aquatic center, activity center, marina, theater, horse trail rides, naturalist programs, and much more! This unique opportunity, involves administering park operations, managing recreational programs, and handling essential administrative functions. Join our team to help create a welcoming landscape for visitors to enjoy. Nebraska’s amazing wildlife, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation is waiting for you!
JOB DUTIES:
• Management of campground and cabin operations, facility maintenance, grounds keeping, cultural and natural resource management, trail maintenance, maintaining boat/lake access sites, and oversee visitor activities/programs.
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor both permanent staff and seasonal staff for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Development and administration of park area budgets, collecting data, maintaining records, preparing reports, fee collection, oversight of accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Collect data, maintain records and prepare appropriate reports, collect fees, and oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Master planning, infrastructure development and project/construction coordination.
• Lead and communicate with the community and general public in the efforts of park development and park promotion.
• Assist with education programming and special events
• Other duties as required.
What we can offer you:
• Hands-on training; opportunities for professional growth in park management and outdoor recreation.
• Gain administrative, planning, management, and partner development experiences.
• Opportunities to share your love of the outdoors, nature, and history with diverse communities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• On site housing is available.
• Most of all a fun and flexible workplace!
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in park/recreation management or a related field; (wildlife, fisheries, natural resources sciences, public administration, history, cultural resource preservation or interpretation, travel and tourism, and planning) AND at least three years related experience including two years in a supervisory capacity. Related coursework/training and/or experience in park/recreation management or related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and interest in park management, principles and techniques of supervision, Nebraska wildlife, natural resources, and outdoor recreation.
- Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials that may exceed 50 lbs.
- The operation, maintenance, and repair of park buildings, facilities, and equipment.
- Learn and apply agency rules and regulations.
- Clearly present and communicate information to varied audiences.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Work and make decisions independently and as a team.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, administrative personnel, and the public.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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