Parks Superintendent I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000539
- Class code
- 32000539
- Pay group
- SW06
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Parks Superintendent I is $52,588 to $84,141 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000539.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions are responsible for the daily operations and supervision of other law enforcement positions in a large diverse State Park. Positions perform a variety of tasks including ensuring visitor safety and protection; compiling to park regulations; monitoring boundaries for trespassing & poaching; providing first responder, search & rescue assistance; patrolling roads, campgrounds and other public areas; developing and conducting educational programs; and managing the park's natural and cultural resources. Positions may supervise other non-law enforcement staff including permanent, temporary and/or volunteer workers. Employees may live in on-site residence when and where applicable.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to plan, direct, manage, and supervise all aspects of day-to-day park operations. Thorough knowledge in law enforcement concepts, practices and theories used in the technical specialty area under his/her direct supervision. Skill to respond to critical incidents in compliance with the organization's policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of criminal and traffic laws, investigative techniques and case preparation, and standard law enforcement equipment. Ability to develop work plans, short-range goals and objectives. Ability to oversee the recruitment, selection and development, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluation of employees. Ability to communicate through interp ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science or related from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special requirements
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.