Parks Superintendent II pay range

What the state says the job is

Position manages a small to moderate size state park operation with limited facilities and/or activities. Positions are responsible for overseeing all park operations, including strategic planning, managing the budget, protecting the park's resources, developing policies and procedures and maintaining appropriate relations with the staff, the community, media and local and other State law enforcement agencies. Employees supervise other law enforcement positions that have full law enforcement authority in the assigned area including ensuring visitor safety and protection and compliance to park regulations by monitoring boundaries for trespassing & poaching, providing first responder and search & rescue assistance, patrolling roads, campgrounds and other areas and developing and conducting educational programs and management of natural and cultural resources.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge in law enforcement concepts, practices and theories used in the technical specialty area under his/her direct supervision. Thorough knowledge of criminal and traffic laws, investigative techniques and case preparation, and standard law enforcement equipment. Skill to respond to critical incidents in compliance with the organization's policies and procedures. Ability to plan, direct, manage, and supervise all aspects of day-to-day park operations and ability to develop work plans, short-range goals and objectives.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation and/or Natural Science or related from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in area of assignment, one of which must be in a supervisory capacity; 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