Salary: $41,194.00 - $71,789.00 Annually
Location : Wayne County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: NR26-52 PSA
Department: Commerce - Natural Resources
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: WAYNE
Civil Service Type:: Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.
Nature of Work
Classified/Classified-Exempt Position*
Parks and Recreation/Cabwaylingo State Forest Employee in this position serves as the Assistant Superintendent and is responsible for the management, operation, maintenance, and protection of a state-operated facility providing recreational services for the public at Cabwaylingo State Forest. Current facilities on the 8,125 acres of Cabwaylingo State Forest: 15 CCC-era rental cabins; 100-person group camp with kitchen facilities and shower house; 2 campgrounds; concessions, Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) trail system and trail head; picnic areas with rentable shelters; playgrounds; hiking trails; and game courts. 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. Employee must have the ability to handle and resolve both written and verbal guest complaints in a manner reflecting a positive image for Cabwaylingo. 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. Because of the small staff, employee 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 forest. 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 Cabwaylingo State Forest 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. Employee must have certification or attend training and become a certified operator to perform work related to the operation of the water and wastewater treatment systems. Must be licensed or eligible to operate a motor vehicle. Employee is required to reside in an on-site Assistant Superintendent residence. Employee will perform all related work as required. Employee required to wear the assigned superintendent uniform and follow all uniform standards. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. Performs related duties as assigned.
The Agency reserves the right and authority to permanently transfer the employee holding this position to another position of equal classification and pay grade within and throughout the Parks and Recreation Section based on the business needs of the Agency.
*If, at time of hire, the candidate possesses SNRPO certification, the candidate will be placed in a Classified position. If the candidate does not possess SNRPO certification, the candidate will be placed in a Classified-Exempt position. Upon attaining SNRPO certification, the selected employee may apply and interview for posted positions in the classified service.
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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.
Other Information
SPECIAL APPROVED AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: 2 years of professional experience and/or military service will be substituted for the specific (preferred) experience listed above.
PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789
Market Rate: $63,870
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?
Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé.
- 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 note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a
copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at:
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO VERIFY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR THE EQUIVALENT. PLEASE DO NOT SEND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS OR TRANSCRIPTS. You must only submit this documentation
ONE TIME; please
DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES.Type information about any college degrees, business school, vocational training or licensure here.
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