Park Operations Supervisor
Salary
$53,554.20 - $70,209.46 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
612100160 PSUP JULY 2026
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Description
We will be posting a brief job preview video for this position in the coming weeks. Please come back and check this posting to watch the video if youre interested.
This posting will be advertised until the position is filled. However, we will begin reviewing applications on August 14.
Performs difficult semiskilled work coordinating the operations of County parks, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Parks Division Manager. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned Park Attendants and Park Maintenance Technicians.
Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications
General knowledge of parks operations and customer service practices; strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to resolve minor staff conflicts professionally; ability to follow written and verbal instructions and enforce rules and expectations fairly and consistently; ability to maintain digital records, prepare reports, and use basic office software (email, Word, Excel, etc.); ability to work a flexible schedule, including late evenings, weekends, and holidays; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and the public.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in security and public contact, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employees deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.
Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
ComPsych Mental Health Services
The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.
For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab.
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Do you possess a valid drivers license?
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What is your highest level of education?
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How many years of experience do you have in landscaping maintenance work?
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Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicators license within two years of hire?
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Are you able to work weekend hours if necessary?
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Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
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Onslow Countys Core Values are REACH - Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which value(s) resonates with you the most, and why?
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Employer Onslow County
Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard
Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540
Phone 910-347-7600
Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov