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Park Technician Lead is the lead level of maintenance work in state parks and forests. Employees in this class have responsibility for the supervision and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment within a park, forest or recreation area, provide assistance on new facilities and perform maintenance work. Employees in this classification do not supervise other Park Technicians. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Park Technician Supervisor, a Park Maintenance Program Supervisor or other designated official depending upon the size of the park operation. An employee in this classification may lead or supervise unskilled or semi-skilled laborers, including permanent employees, long-term contractual employees, seasonal employees and volunteers, to include scheduling employees work assignments, providing assistance on new facilities as well as performing maintenance work. While maintenance of park, forest or wildlife grounds is the primary function of this position, employees may occasionally be assigned other operational functions. Park Technician Lead is differentiated from Park Technician II in that the Park Technician Lead assigns work and provides training to lower level park technicians. The Park Technician II performs the full range of duties under general supervision and does not lead lower-level Park Technicians.

These positions will be responsible for supervision and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment at the park including day use areas, campground, headquarters/shop complex, bathhouses, and multiple park buildings. These positions are responsible for operating and maintaining power tools and heavy equipment, overseeing and performing routine grounds, facilities and equipment maintenance in this state park. These positions involve maintenance and construction projects for maintenance, repair and improvements to park grounds and facilities, including carpentry, electrical, masonry and plumbing. The incumbents will also lead and supervise work of seasonal employees. The Park Technician Lead may write specifications for renovations and new projects, may participate in planning or renovations and provide oversight to contractors. While the maintenance of park buildings is the primary function of these positions, the selected candidates will also assist with day-to-day park operations, including opening and closing park facilities, assisting with park visitor needs, and helping with special events as required.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades, e.g. Electrician, Plumber or experience in the maintenance of a park, forest or wildlife facility.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute education in the field of forestry, wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education up to four years of the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in equipment, facilities, and services classification or equipment facilities, and services specialty codes in the equipment, facilities, and services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Candidates should have experience multi-tasking and working independently Candidates should have experience in small equipment repair and basic vehicle maintenance Candidates should be able to use a computer to fill out forms and utilize electronic e-mail. Candidates should be able to operate tractors and heavy machinery Candidates should have experience leading work c ews or volunteer groups in project completion Candidates should have some operational experience in parks in the event of emergency or facility breakdown