Parks Superintendent II

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Ponca, NE

Hiring Rate:

$24.630

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029544 Parks Superintendent II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-13-2026

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Enjoy working hard, leading a team, and learning new skills? Join the Ponca State Park Leadership Team to help create a welcoming landscape for visitors to enjoy. Nebraska’s amazing wildlife, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation is waiting for you!
JOB DUTIES:
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, preservation, and safe operations of all park grounds, landscapes, infrastructure, facilities, and equipment.
• Equipment maintenance, mowing, tree and vegetation care, weed control, litter removal, seasonal planting, prescribed fire, land, water and other resource management, lease coordination, etc.
• Maintain trails, roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, and other visitor use areas including the Oldsen Tract and North Addition properties.
• Oversee the application of chemicals following safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage the inventory of park equipment, ensure proper maintenance, servicing, and operation including the coordination of repairs and replacement within purchasing and budget criteria.
• Hire, train, and supervise full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff including schedules, task assignments, and monitoring performance.
• Collect data, maintain records, prepare reports, collect fees, and ensure staff/visitor safety.
• Conduct regular inspections of playgrounds, grounds, facilities, and machinery to identify hazards and mitigate risks while training staff on the safe use, handling, and response.
• Support special events, recreational programming, and visitor services.
• Contribute and communicate with the community and general public in the efforts of park development, strategic visions, sustainability, efficiency, and promotion.
• Related work as assigned.
What we can offer you:
• Hands-on training; opportunities for professional growth in park management, equipment operation, outdoor recreation and more.
• 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.
• Fun and flexible workplace!

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: An associate’s degree (park management or related field preferred) AND two years of related experience including 1 year in a supervisory or lead worker capacity. Experience in park management or related field may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. Other related fields may include (but not limited to) the following: Park, wildlife, fisheries, or natural resource management, environmental science, public relations, tourism/hospitality, restaurant management, business or public administration, education/interpretation, history, cultural resource management, recreation, retail management, criminal justice, and horticulture.

Other: Valid driver's license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and interest in park management, principles and techniques of supervision, Nebraska wildlife, natural resources, and outdoor recreation.

• Horticulture and landscape knowledge.

• 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 and administrative personnel.

• Drive and transport materials to different areas of the park and the surrounding tri-state area.

• Willingness to learn about the natural history of the Missouri River and Ponca State Park, shooting skills, kayaking, and share with the general public.

• Bend, stoop, climb, reach frequently; work outdoors; remain standing and/or walking for long periods of time.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time 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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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, 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.