Park Superintendent

JOB Catawba County Parks is looking for an energetic, experienced, and hands-on leader to join our team as a Park Superintendent. If you love the outdoors, enjoy staying active, and take pride in maintaining beautiful natural spaces for your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This position offers steady, meaningful work with a collaborative team, reliable pay, and the strong benefits that come with a career in county government.

A Park Superintendent is a working supervisor who oversees the operations of a specific County park and also serves as a steward of the entire Catawba County Park System. This position manages individual park operations; manages and implements park maintenance and programming plans; implements park improvement and beautification projects; assures park safety; enforces park ordinances; and engages in public relations and programming activities. This position supervises full-time rangers and hourly staff and works closely with the County's other Park Superintendents and Parks Director to optimize resources across the entire park system. This is a full-time position with benefits, regularly scheduled to work both weekday and weekend hours. To learn more about Catawba County Parks, visit: https://www.catawbacountync.gov/county-services/parks

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Implements and manages park maintenance plans and procedures, including grounds, landscaping, trails, facilities, and equipmentRecommends and implements natural habitat preservation/restoration plans, including invasive species managementEnsures effective daily park operations, including management of daily workflow and routine inspections of all park trails, grounds, structures, and facilitiesPerforms park maintenance dutiesProvides direct supervision to full-time and hourly staff, including work assignments, scheduling, training, coaching, team building, and performance management/evaluationSchedules, supervises, and trains approved volunteers and assists in the recruiting and hiring of full-time and hourly staffMaintains supplies and materials inventory and procures approved supplies and materials following County and Park System purchasing policiesHandles revenue/deposits and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary limitsManages shelter/facility reservation system and recommends park and/or policy improvements to the Parks DirectorImplements approved park improvement projects and establishes and oversees safety precautions in collaboration with the Parks DirectorImplements the park's emergency operations plan as needed and ensures staff are trained to respond to emergenciesPrepares monthly reports tracking park usage, equipment service logs, etc.

Provides positive public and community relations through direct interactions with park visitors and collaborations with community partnersDevelops and implements approved park programming and oversees community service projects, special events, and community outreach activitiesProvides content for inclusion in Catawba County Park System communications and social media platformsOther duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A

valid driver's license with a safe driving record (Driving is an essential function of this position)Forest Service Chainsaw Certification and CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain upon hire)Ability or willingness to learn how to operate, maintain, and perform light repairs on tools and equipment (e.g., chainsaws, weed eaters, tractors, mountain bikes, trail motorcycles)Proven supervisory, leadership, and teambuilding skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and train individuals and teamsThorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in park operation and maintenanceKnowledge of natural habitat maintenance and preservationStrong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellent customer serviceCollaborative, hands-on, problem-solving mindset with sound judgment and self-initiativeSound judgment and the ability to work independently and problem solveAbility to establish priorities and maintain appropriate work standardsBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital logs/reportingThis is considered Physical/Heavy Work, lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently. Must be in good physical condition and possess stamina to walk/bike longer distances (5-10 miles) on a regular basis to monitor and maintain the trail system, conduct tours, and assist patrons.