| Location | panaca, NV |
| Salary | $78,153.84–$116,990.64 Per Year |
PARK SUPERVISOR 2 - COMMISSIONED
Salary
$78,153.84 - $116,990.64 Annually
Location
Panaca
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03313
Department
DCNR - PARKS DIVISION
Opening Date
07/29/2026
Closing Date
8/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
L
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
39
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Panaca, NV
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the management of Cathedral Gorge State Park and the Regional Visitor Center near Panaca and Beaver Dam State Park 36 miles from Caliente. The 1,784-acre Cathedral Gorge is world renowned for the dramatic clay spirals throughout the park, remnants of a Pliocene-era lakebed. The park also maintains a 24/7 RV campground, hiking/mt. bike trails and the Regional Visitor Center. Beaver Dam State Park is 5,629 acres and offers primitive camping sites, scenic vistas, hiking/UTV trails and stream fishing for trout. Management responsibilities include supervision of permanent and seasonal employees, various administrative duties including budget development and oversight, collection and safeguarding of fees, overall maintenance and operations, employee performance evaluations, completion of routine and special reports. The incumbent must make decisions regarding resources, facility maintenance, equipment and materials. This is a commissioned (Law Enforcement) position with public safety responsibilities and is required to work various hours and shifts including holidays and weekends in a variety of weather conditions. All personnel in the Park Supervisor series are responsible for ensuring a high level of customer service, developing and presenting a variety of visitor programs, performing ground/facility maintenance and custodial duties. In addition, the successful candidate is required to have extensive natural resource management, recreation and administrative expertise. Park Supervisors, at this level, are often required to determine the most applicable natural resource approach. They are also required to provide the training and career development for their staff, identify facility/grounds maintenance needs and determine the most cost effect way to coordinate equipment and materials. Park residency, at this location, is mandatory. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their ability to work in this geographical location.
Since this is a commissioned position, the successful candidate, if not currently NV POST certified, would have to successfully complete a NV POST approved Category 1 Peace Officer Academy. The cost of the academy would be paid by the agency.
Park Supervisors (Commissioned) plan, organize, oversee and participate in the administration, law enforcement, maintenance, interpretive programs and resource management of an assigned State park.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in park management, outdoor recreation management, ecology, forestry, biology, criminal justice or related field and three years of park ranger experience, one year of which included experience in supervising the operation, maintenance and interpretative programs at a park or major section of a park; OR one year experience as a Park Supervisor I or Park Ranger III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Develop and administer the park budget; prepare and submit budget proposals and project needs; plan and approve purchases; and establish and monitor spending plans.
Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; develop work programs and performance standards; delegate and review assignments; counsel staff and take disciplinary action as appropriate; and coordinate special work programs with community organizations, volunteers and federal, State and local agencies.
Prepare and submit reports on all aspects of park operation and maintenance; attend public, agency and interagency meetings; manage equipment and property inventories; may administer leases, concessions and management agreements; monitor construction projects; develop and maintain the parks operational plan; oversee employee and visitor safety programs; and manage employee residences.
Oversee the collection of park user fees; review permit transactions and deposits; develop and implement collection policies and procedures; and ensure proper collection and accounting for park revenues.
Provide park services to enhance the park experience for visitors; plan and implement special programs and events; delegate interpretive assignments and provide technical assistance; review and evaluate program quantity and quality; administer sales outlets; and make public information available.
Oversee and participate in the park law enforcement program; assess needs and determine training and proficiency levels; implement emergency management plans as needed; and ensure compliance with State law and division policy to preserve the peace and protect the public and park resources.
Manage the parks natural and cultural resources; identify resource problems and formulate solutions; and effectively utilize resource management practices to preserve and maintain the park resources.
Plan, organize and manage the park maintenance program; develop goals and objectives; establish priorities and coordinate maintenance and repair projects; formulate equipment and vehicle servicing plans; oversee and participate in the custodial care of park buildings and facilities.
Positions allocated to this class supervise a State park which requires park management skills due to a combination of factors including the extent of facilities, visitor attendance, user fees, physical acreage, permanent and seasonal staff supervised, and complexity of operation. The Park Supervisor II is distinguished from the Park Supervisor I by responsibility for concessions, special patrol and protection requirements, diversified programs and services offered, and varied recreational activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: park management principles and practices; development and implementation of interpretive programs and visitor services; law enforcement rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to State park operations; emergency medical procedures and equipment; modern methods and equipment used to preserve the peace and enforce the law.
Ability to: develop goals and objectives for park operation and maintenance; prepare and administer complex budgets with multiple funding sources; administer contracts and concessions; coordinate and manage repair and maintenance projects; train and supervise permanent and seasonal staff; oversee and participate in the park's law enforcement activities; develop solutions to special law enforcement problems; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower level.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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