Parks Superintendent III

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JR Parks Superintendent III (Open). Applications no longer accepted on 01-23-2026.

Niobrara, NE

$25.062

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Enjoy working hard, leading a team, and learning new skills? Join the Niobrara State Park Leadership Team and help administer and manage the grounds, horticultural, hike/bike trails, swimming pool, and equestrian operations/activities for Niobrara State Park and satellite Ashfall State Historical Park. Nebraska’s amazing wildlife, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation is waiting for you!

• Management of campground and cabin operations, facility maintenance, grounds keeping, cultural and natural resource management, trail maintenance, and overseeing visitor activities/programs.
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor both permanent staff and seasonal staff for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Development and administration of park area budgets, collecting data, maintaining records, preparing reports, fee collection, oversight of accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Collect data, maintain records and prepare appropriate reports, collect fees, and oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Master planning, infrastructure development, and project/construction coordination.
• Lead and communicate with the community and general public in the efforts of park development and park promotion.
• Assist with education programming and special events.
• Other duties as required.

• Hands‑on training; opportunities for professional growth in park management, pool operation and outdoor recreation.
• Gain administrative, planning, management, and partner development experiences.
• Opportunities to share your love of the outdoors, nature, and science with diverse communities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On‑site housing is available.
• Most of all a fun and flexible workplace!

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in park/recreation management or a related field (wildlife, fisheries, natural resources sciences, public administration, history, cultural resource preservation or interpretation, travel and tourism, and planning) AND at least three years related experience including two years in a supervisory capacity. Related coursework/training and/or experience in park/recreation management or a related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis.

Other:
Valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge and interest in park management, principles and techniques of supervision, Nebraska wildlife, natural resources, and outdoor recreation.
• The operation,Attribution, maintenance, and repair of park buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Learn and apply agency rules and regulations.
• Clearly present and communicate information to varied audiences.
• Work and make decisions independently and as a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, administrative personnel, and the public.

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We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid timeാമ off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity,utillu, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.