SPFHS-2025-9 Superintendent Parks & Forestry 3 (INTERNAL POSTING)

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Job Type : Full Time

Bass River, Nj

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Job Description - SPFHS-2025-9 Superintendent Parks & Forestry 3 (INTERNAL POSTING)

Internal Posting
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: N4 (40-hour) Work Week
Salary: (S28) $85,535.88 – $121,891.47
Opening Date: 06/05/2025
Closing Date: 06/19/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites
State Park Service
Bass River State Forest
762 Stage Road
Bass River Twp, NJ 08824

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the State Park Service and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under direction of a Regional Superintendent or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, directs the administration, operation, safety, maintenance, and development of a Class 2 park, forest, or recreation area; may be assigned to the Division Central Office; when assigned to the Regional Office, assists the Regional Superintendent in the overall operation, maintenance and protection of the state forests, parks, natural and recreational areas, marinas and historic sites assigned to the region; does other related duties.

Specific to Position
Responsible for the overall and complex operation/administration at Bass River State Forest. This position would supervise/oversee permanent and seasonal staff, park budget and capital projects, and ensure the protection of natural, cultural and historic resources for the health and safety of the visiting public and staff. This position involves maintaining a cooperative working relationship between non-law enforcement and law enforcement units of the Department.

Preferred Skill Set
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and the ability to provide clear direction and interpretation of rules and regulations related to State Parks Service.

Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Park Management, Park Administration, Parks and Recreation, or Natural Resource Management, Cultural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Wildlife Management, Biological Sciences or Ecology.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, American History, Education, Public Administration including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester credit hours in any combination of wildlife management, research methods, natural resources management or parks and recreation management.

EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in a natural resources management program, two (2) years of which shall have involved supervisory responsibility for the administration, operation, protection, and maintenance of publicly and/or privately owned lands and facilities managed for recreational and conservational use.

NOTE: A Master's degree in any of the above-mentioned educational disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.

NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

License
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

Appointee may be required to obtain a Motorboat Operator's License.

Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Employee Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid Benefit Leave
Holiday Pay
Alternative Workweek Program*
Telework*
Pension
Deferred Compensation
Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
Commuter Tax Savings Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

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