Park Superintendent II

Introduction

Brandywine Creek State Park is divided by grey stone walls that were built of local stone in the late 1800s, when the property was a dairy farm owned by the Du Pont family.

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for all daily operations and maintenance of Brandywine Creek State Park, including but not limited to: supervision, scheduling, and evaluation of subordinate staff; management of natural and cultural resources; fiscal, programmatic, and infrastructure planning; coordination of special use permits and park events; development and continuation of relationships with inter-agency partners, community groups, task forces, advisory and Friends groups.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Interprets and applies park rules and regulations and works with Department law enforcement to ensure safety and security of park visitors. Oversees revenue collection, recording and deposit. Prepares grant requests and manages budget for special facilities. Plans and coordinates maintenance, visitor programs and services and fiscal administration to ensure all areas and facilities are functioning according to established standards. Develops and conducts interpretive/environmental education programs and recreational events. Assists park visitors and the public by providing information, first aid/emergency care and attention to concerns that may occur within or proximate to the park boundaries. Assigns projects, reviews progress and coordinates staff activities to ensure visitor safety and satisfaction and accomplishment of park objectives. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with adjacent landowners, park volunteers, contractors, vendors, community groups, and park benefactors. Ensures public safety through regular inspection of park facilities and grounds and review of park law enforcement activity. Maintains and compiles fiscal and narrative records and reports. May schedule, assign and review the work of full time and seasonal park staff.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Park Superintendent II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

One year of experience in natural resources, parks, historic sites or recreation. One year of experience in managing diverse activities in support of operational, project or program services. One year of experience in planning, developing and implementing educational or recreational programs or special events. One year of experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating work of others. One year of experience in narrative report writing. Six months experience in contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts. Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.

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