Job Details

Salary: $41,194.00 - $71,789.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: NR25-96 PSA
Department: Commerce - Natural Resources
Opening Date: 01/08/2026
Closing Date: 1/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: RALEIGH

Nature of Work
Parks and Recreation/Little Beaver State Park Employee in this position serves as the Superintendent and is responsible for the management, operation, maintenance, and protection of a state-operated facility providing recreational services for the public at Little Beaver State Park. Current facilities on the 562 acres of Little Beaver State Park include campground with 75 campsites; picnic area with 5 reservable shelters; activities building; 18-acre lake with fishing and boat rentals; hiking trails; biking trails; and playground. Employee is guided by statements of policy and outlined assignments to help ensure businesslike, efficient, and responsible management. Employee is required to exercise considerable discretionary judgment and initiative in planning, directing, and participating in facility programs in the areas of building maintenance; equipment maintenance; grounds maintenance; housekeeping; sanitation; public relations; law enforcement; personnel management and training; resource management; conservation; preservation; public work programs; federal and state regulatory compliance; accounting; recordkeeping; revenue production; budget preparation and control; concession contract administration; public safety; and all related matters. Must be skilled in computer use particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, UKG, wvOASIS, and email programs. Employee must have the ability to handle and resolve both written and verbal guest complaints in a manner reflecting a positive image for Little Beaver. Must have ability to use oral and written instructions in a clear and concise manner and to effectively prepare written reports and correspondence. Employee will assist in training and management of all personnel. Must be capable of performing and inspecting completed work in all areas of operation. Employee will learn State purchasing procedures and obtain a State Purchasing Card to facilitate operation of the park. Employee may be required to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer (SNRPO) training and pistol qualification requirements as established by DNR Law Enforcement Section. SNRPO trainees will be required to pass a one-time background investigation, pre-employment polygraph examination, psychiatric evaluation, and physical examination. Employee may be assigned or directed to accept "off-facility" responsibilities or special assignments that will take the employee away from their principal area of assignment at Little Beaver State Park including technical research projects, special events, supervision of satellite areas located within the region of the park, statewide temporary managerial assignments, firefighting, and law enforcement duties. Must be licensed or eligible to operate a motor vehicle. Employee is required to live on-site in the superintendent residence provided. Employee will perform all related work as required. Employee required to wear assigned superintendent uniforms and abide by the uniform policy. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
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IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the "Other Information" section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.
ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@ or by U.S .mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience per thirty (30) semester hours of coursework.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.

Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license. May need to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol requirements as established by Law Enforcement Section, Division of Natural Resources. May need to pass periodic firearms qualification. May need to pass an initial physical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination designed to determine applicant's fitness for Special Natural Resources Police Officer enforcement duties.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Other Information
Note: Four (4) years of professional experience and/or military service will be substituted for the specific (preferred) experience listed above.
Probational Period 1 year per SPB 2851 effective 06/27/2019.

Pay Differentials:

• Park Superintendents who serve as Defensive Tactics Training Instructors in the Special Natural Resources Police Officer Program will receive a shift differential of $100 per month effective February 1, 2014 (SPB 2647).
• Park Superintendents who are not provided an on-park residence will receive a stipend of $1,000 per month in lieu of housing effective June 1, 2012 (SPB 2601).

State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are:Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.ORSubstitution: Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience per thirty (30) semester hours of coursework. AND Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity. SPECIAL AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: Professional level experience and/or military service will be substituted for the experience listed above on a year-for-year basis. Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license. May need to successfully complete required Special Natural Resources Police Officer training and pistol requirements as established by Law Enforcement Section, Division of Natural Resources. May need to pass periodic firearms qualification. May need to pass an initial physical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination designed to determine applicant's fitness for Special Natural Resources Police Officer enforcement duties.Before answering the following questions, please familiarize yourself with the official West Virginia Division of Personnel definitions for "professional" level experience, "administrative" experience, "lead worker" and "supervisory" experience to help guide your responses in determining whether or not meet the minimum qualifications.Professional - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories, principles and methods to work product. Administrative - Work activities relating to a principal mission or program of an agency or subcomponent thereof that supports that agency's mission or program. This involves analyzing, evaluating, modifying, and/or developing programs, policies, and procedures that facilitate the work of agencies' objectives while applying relevant analysis, theory, and principles.Lead Work/Lead Worker - This is a level of work at which an incumbent is assigned the ongoing responsibility of scheduling and/or reviewing the work of other co-workers and guiding and training them while performing identical or similar kinds of work.Supervisor - Formally delegated responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing and approving the work of two (2) or more full-time or part-time equivalent employees. The supervisor's overall role is to communicate organizational needs, oversee employees' performance, provide guidance, support, identify development needs, and manage the reciprocal relationship between staff and the organization so that each is successful. Temporary employees are not included for purposes of this definition.How do you meet the minimum qualifications for this job title? Please note that this question just focuses on how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your total/overall qualifying experience in the next question.

• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university *AND* two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.
• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university *AND* at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional work experience (in any field) and/or military service.
• I have successful completion of college or university coursework *AND* full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry to equal a total of six (6) years. College/university coursework may substitute for the qualifying experience at the rate of every thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours equals one (1) year of qualifying experience. Please note that if you select this option to qualify, at least one (1) year of your qualifying work experience *MUST* have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.
• I have successful completion of college or university coursework *AND* full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional work experience (in any field) and/or military service.
• I do not have any qualifying college or university coursework, but I do have at least six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working at a park, in a natural resources related field, in the tourism or travel industry, or in the environmental industry, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or lead worker capacity.
• I do not have any qualifying college or university coursework, but I do have at least six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional work experience (in any field) and/or military service.
• I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. Please do not apply.

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How many total years of qualifying experience do you have?

• I have a Bachelor's degree with zero (0) to less than two (2) years of qualifying experience *OR* a total of zero (0) to less than six (6) years of qualifying experience. Please do not apply.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with two (2) to less than four (4) years of qualifying experience *OR* a total of six (6) to less than eight (8) years of qualifying experience.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with four (4) to less than six (6) years of qualifying experience *OR* a total of eight (8) to less than ten (10) years of qualifying experience.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with six (6) to less than eight (8) years of qualifying experience *OR* a total of ten (10) to less than twelve (12) years of qualifying experience.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with eight (8) to less than ten (10) years of qualifying experience *OR* a total of twelve (12) to less than fourteen (14) years of qualifying experience.
• I have a Bachelor's degree with ten (10) or more years of qualifying experience *OR* a total of fourteen (14) or more years of qualifying experience.

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Special Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license.Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

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Please provide details of your education, starting with your highest level attained. For each entry, include the degree/certificate earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution.Use the following formats as a guide:
• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University
• Partial Credit: 36 semester hours Spring 2021-Fall 2021 Marshall University
• Vocational: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding May 2023 Ben Franklin Career Center
• Licensure/Certification: West Virginia Professional Engineering License 2024
If you have no relevant training or education to document, please type "NONE" here.NOTE: If you previously selected "Some College" or "Technical College" as your highest level of education, you MUST provide details of your hours and schooling below. Failure to provide these details may result in being rejected for this position.

05

Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid?Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. 1) Unofficial transcripts2) High School Diplomas/transcripts3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail.By clicking "Yes", I indicate that I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.

• Yes
• No

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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related informationcontained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and allliability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer,educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that maybe sought in connection with this application.

• I consent to the above statement.

Required Question