Park Superintendent 2

Park Superintendent 2

Salary

$41,194.00 - $71,789.00 Annually

Location

Summers County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

NR26-42 PSA

Department

Commerce - Natural Resources

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

SUMMERS

Civil Service Type:

Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

Parks and Recreation/Bluestone State Park Employee in this position will serve as the Assistant Superintendent of Bluestone State Park. Employee is guided by statements of policy and outlined assignments to help ensure businesslike, efficient, and responsible management. Due to the expanse of the park, employee is required to exercise considerable discretionary judgment and initiative in planning and directing facility programs in the areas of building maintenance; equipment maintenance; grounds maintenance; housekeeping; sanitation; public relations; law enforcement; personnel management and training; resource management; conservation; preservation; public work programs; federal and state regulatory compliance; accounting; record keeping; revenue production; budget preparation and control; concession contract administration; public safety; and all related matters. Must be skilled in computer use particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, UKG, wvOASIS, and email programs. Employee must be capable of performing in hands-on capacity due to staffing limitations and will inspect completed work in all areas of park operation. Makes recommendations and initiates repairs, maintenance, and/or renovations of structures, grounds, facilities, trails, fences, roads, and other features of the park. Employee must have the ability to handle and resolve both written and verbal guest complaints in a manner reflecting a positive image for Bluestone State Park. Must have ability to use oral and written instructions in a clear and concise manner and to effectively prepare written reports and correspondence. Employee may be required to obtain an appropriate wastewater treatment plant operator license. Licenses and any further advanced or additional permitting licenses and/or requirements necessary to operate the sewage treatment systems at the park will be maintained throughout employment. Employee may be assigned or directed to accept "off-facility" responsibilities or special assignments that will take employee away from their principal area of assignment at Bluestone State Park including technical research projects, special events, supervision of satellite areas located within the region of the park, statewide temporary managerial assignments, firefighting, and law enforcement duties. In conjunction with the Superintendent, employee will act in a proactive hands-on capacity when needed, make work assignments, and follow up to ensure task completion of subordinates. Employee performs maintenance when necessary due to staffing limitations. Assists with the annual budget requests and ensures that all administrative detail is attended to including the preparation of purchasing documents, required monthly reports, inventories, ledgers, correspondence, etc. Employee must have the ability and personnel skills to work with other agencies and private concessionaires including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the operator of the Marina Concession. Employee must assist in training and management of all personnel: Employee must have certification or attend training and become a certified operator to perform work related to water and wastewater treatments. Employee will interact with and supervise operation, maintenance, and protection of all the following facilities on 2,154 acres at Bluestone State Park: 26 cabins; 120 campsites located in four different campgrounds; swimming pool; boating and marina at Bluestone Lake activities building; game courts; picnic areas; playgrounds; and hiking trails. Employee may be required to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer (SNRPO) training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the DNR Law Enforcement Section. SNRPO trainees will be required to pass a one-time background investigation, pre-employment polygraph examination, psychiatric evaluation, and physical examination. Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.

The Agency reserves the right and authority to permanently transfer the employee holding this position to another position of equal classification and pay grade within and throughout the Parks and Recreation Section based on the business needs of the Agency.

• If, at time of hire, the candidate possesses SNRPO certification, the candidate will be placed in a Classified position. If the candidate does not possess SNRPO certification, the candidate will be placed in a Classified-Exempt position. Upon attaining SNRPO certification, the selected employee may apply and interview for posted positions in the classified service.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience per thirty (30) semester hours of coursework.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.

Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license. May need to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol requirements as established by Law Enforcement Section, Division of Natural Resources. May need to pass periodic firearms qualification. May need to pass an initial physical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination designed to determine applicant's fitness for Special Natural Resources Police Officer enforcement duties.

Other Information

Note: 2 years of professional experience and/or military service will be substituted for the specific (preferred) experience listed above.

Pay Differentials:

• Park Superintendents who serve as Defensive Tactics Training Instructors in the Special Natural Resources Police Officer Program will receive a shift differential of $100 per month effective February 1, 2014 (SPB 2647).
• Park Superintendents who are not provided an on-park residence will receive a stipend of $1,000 per month in lieu of housing effective June 1, 2012 (SPB 2601).

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

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The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. OR Substitution: Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience per thirty (30) semester hours of coursework. AND Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity. SPECIAL AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: Professional level experience and/or military service will be substituted for the experience listed above on a year-for-year basis. Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license. May need to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol requirements as established by Law Enforcement Section, Division of Natural Resources. May need to pass periodic firearms qualification. May need to pass an initial physical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination designed to determine applicant's fitness for Special Natural Resources Police Officer enforcement duties. Before answering the following questions, please familiarize yourself with the official West Virginia Division of Personnel definitions for "professional" level experience, "administrative" experience, "lead worker" and "supervisory" experience to help guide your responses in determining whether or not meet the minimum qualifications. Professional - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelors degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories, principles and methods to work product. Administrative - Work activities relating to a principal mission or program of an agency or subcomponent thereof that supports that agencys mission or program. This involves analyzing, evaluating, modifying, and/or developing programs, policies, and procedures that facilitate the work of agencies objectives while applying relevant analysis, theory, and principles. Lead Work/Lead Worker - This is a level of work at which an incumbent is assigned the ongoing responsibility of scheduling and/or reviewing the work of other co-workers and guiding and training them while performing identical or similar kinds of work. Supervisor - Formally delegated responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing and approving the work of two (2) or more full-time or part-time equivalent employees. The supervisors overall role is to communicate organizational needs, oversee employees performance, provide guidance, support, identify development needs, and manage the reciprocal relationship between staff and the organization so that each is successful. Temporary employees are not included for purposes of this definition. How do you meet the minimum qualifications for this job title? Please note that this question just focuses on how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your total/overall qualifying experience in the next question.

• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.
• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional work experience (in any field) and/or military service.
• I have successful completion of college or university coursework AND full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry to equal a total of six (6) years. College/university coursework may substitute for the qualifying experience at the rate of every thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours equals one (1) year of qualifying experience. Please note that if you select this option to qualify, at least one (1) year of your qualifying work experience MUST have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.
• I have successful completion of college or university coursework AND full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional work experience (in any field) and/or military service.
• I do not have any qualifying college or university coursework, but I do have at least six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.
• I do not have any qualifying college or university coursework, but I do have at least six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional work experience (in any field) and/or military service.
• I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. Please do not apply.

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How many total years of qualifying experience do you have?

• I have a Bachelor's degree with zero (0) to less than two (2) years of qualifying experience OR a total of zero (0) to less than six (6) years of qualifying experience. Please do not apply.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with two (2) to less than four (4) years of qualifying experience OR a total of six (6) to less than eight (8) years of qualifying experience.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with four (4) to less than six (6) years of qualifying experience OR a total of eight (8) to less than ten (10) years of qualifying experience.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with six (6) to less than eight (8) years of qualifying experience OR a total of ten (10) to less than twelve (12) years of qualifying experience.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with eight (8) to less than ten (10) years of qualifying experience OR a total of twelve (12) to less than fourteen (14) years of qualifying experience.
• have a Bachelor's degree with ten (10) or more years of qualifying experience OR a total of fourteen (14) or more years of qualifying experience.

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Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resumé paid? If not, please list your unpaid positions below. If all of your jobs were paid, please enter "Yes". Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.

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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resumé full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".

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