| Location | Ritchie County, WV |
| Salary | $43,357–$75,789 Per Year |
Park Superintendent 3
Salary
$43,357.00 - $75,789.00 Annually
Location
Ritchie County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
NR26-91 PSA
Department
Commerce - Natural Resources
Opening Date
09/21/2026
Closing Date
10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
RITCHIE
Civil Service Type:
Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.
Nature of Work
Classified Position/Classified-Exempt Position*
Parks and Recreation/North Bend State Park Under general supervision of the North Bend State Park Superintendent, this employee will act as the assistant park superintendent who will assist in the operations of a significantly developed state park, providing services, hospitality and recreational facilities to the public. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations of a four seasons state park that includes a twenty-nine room lodge; a conference center; a self-operated full-service restaurant and banquet catering operation; year-round cabins; two campgrounds; gift shop, an outdoor pool, nature center, outdoor amphitheater, picnic shelters, a concession operation for bike and boat rentals, as well as a recreational lake, and significant hiking, equestrian and biking trails, including access to the North Bend Rail Trail.
This individual will actively assist the superintendent in order to seek opportunities and solutions in increasing occupancy in the various lodging facilities through the active management of rates and packaging, and work with staff to increase group occupancy and rentals of conference center facilities; will assist in creating creative and enticing overnight lodging packages, promotions and events in order to increase visitation and interest in the parks amenities and overnight accommodations; work to increase retail revenue and provide quality retail merchandise that is attractive to park visitors; work to increase revenue at the parks revenue centers; create a culture of providing superior hospitality to park visitors and ensure continued superior hospitality through the training, coaching and motivating of park staff; control expenses, oversee and manage housekeeping standards, hire, train, motivate, and discipline staff; prepare and approve purchases; handle and resolve customer complaints; respond to emergencies; perform law enforcement duties; and 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.
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: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a state park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, two (2) years of which must have been in a responsible administrative and/or supervisory capacity.
Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license, and must obtain a valid West Virginia drivers license within six (6) months of employment. May need to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section. May need to pass periodic firearms qualification. May need to pass an initial physical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination designed to determine applicants fitness for Special Natural Resources Police Officer enforcement duties.
Other Information
APPROVED SPECIAL AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: 3 years of professional experience and/or military service will be substituted for the specific (preferred) experience listed above.
PG: 16 $43,357 - $75,789
Market Rate: $67,395
Probationary period 1 year per SPB 2851 effective 06/27/2019.
Pay Differentials:
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Phone (304) 558-3950
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