Assistant Park Superintendent

This position will be responsible for all daily operations of the Bellevue State Park, including but not limited to:  supervision, scheduling, and evaluation of subordinate staff, coordination of maintenance and visitor service programs, development and continuation of relationships with adjacent landowners and community groups, and fiscal, programmatic, and infrastructure planning.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Schedules, assigns and reviews the work of full time and seasonal park staff.
   
• Plans and coordinates maintenance, visitor programs and services and fiscal administration to ensure all areas and facilities are functioning according to established standards.
   
• Assigns projects, reviews progress and coordinates staff activities to ensure visitor safety and satisfaction and accomplishment of park objectives.
   
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with adjacent landowners, park volunteers, contractors, vendors, community groups, and park benefactors.
   
• Ensures public safety through regular inspection of park facilities and grounds and review of park law enforcement activity.
   
• Maintains and compiles fiscal and narrative records and reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Park Superintendent 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. One year experience working in natural resources, parks, historic sites or recreation.
2. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
3. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
4. Knowledge of managing diverse activities in support of operational, project or program services.
5. Knowledge of planning, developing and implementing educational or recreational programs or special events.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.