TPWD - Park/Historic Site Superintendent III (Park Superintendent)

Texas A&M International; Tatum (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department invites applications for a senior Park/Historic Site Superintendent III at Martin Creek Lake State Park in Tatum, TX. You will lead complex park operations, budgets, safety, interpretation, and partnerships, ensuring conservation of resources and high-quality visitor experiences.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 4 years natural/cultural resource management or related fields, and 2 years supervisory experience, with on-site duties and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of experience in natural/cultural resource management, interpretation/education, maintenance, public safety, or related fields.
• Two years of experience as a supervisor or team leader.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Experience substitutions may apply for TPWD hires prior to 1998.
• Preferred: supervisory experience in park operations; personnel development; community outreach and partnerships; resource management.
• Knowledge of park administration, personnel management, and revenue accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly complex park/historic site management, including resource stewardship and budget monitoring.
• Oversee public safety programs, facilities maintenance, customer service, interpretation, and events.
• Develop and manage program budgets; coordinate revenue and financial controls.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop park staff; foster teamwork.
• Coordinate partnerships, volunteers, and external agencies; promote partnerships.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting/financial controls

Public safety knowledge

Communication (verbal/written)

Personnel management

Public relations & partnerships

Decision making

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title TPWD - Park/Historic Site Superintendent III (Park Superintendent)

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Martin Creek Lake State Park, 9515 CR 2181 D, Tatum, TX 75691

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Region 6 Deputy Regional Director, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) park/historic site management work including the preservation, protection, administration, operation, and maintenance of Martin Creek Lake State Park. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: cultural and natural resource stewardship, financial management (including budget planning, preparation, and monitoring), revenue management, and human resources management to include recruitment and retention of park's workforce. Responsible for public safety programs, maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds, and equipment, customer service, public relations, marketing and promotion, interpretation and education, coordinating special events, engaging in community outreach, volunteer development, and coordination of partnerships. Identifies, develops, and administers program budgets. Responsible for other assigned projects required by the Region and Austin headquarters office. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

NOTE: Salary range is limited to commissioned officers in the park management track prior to 9/1/2020. State Park Law Enforcement career ladder eligibility requirements must be met to advance from the base rate-of-pay.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Four years of experience in (1) natural/cultural resource management; or (2) interpretation or education; or (3) general maintenance; or (4) public safety; or (5) promotions or public relations or marketing.

Two years of experience as a supervisor or team leader.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Must possess a valid state driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees hired prior to January 1, 1998, without a break in service, with a minimum of sixty hours earned may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision, or operations for the required degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Experience as a supervisor or team leader in park operations and management.

Experience in managing and developing personnel.

Experience with community outreach and coordination of partnerships.

Experience managing natural, cultural, and other park resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations.

Knowledge of personnel management.

Knowledge of cultural and natural resource management.

Knowledge of accounting and accountability of revenue collection.

Knowledge of interpretation/education programs.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others.

Skill in training others.

Skill in personnel management and effectively supervising employees while maintaining and fostering a team environment.

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations.

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

Skill in public relations and developing beneficial relationships and promotional partnerships with volunteer groups, leased concessionaires and other outside agencies/organizations.

Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.

Skill in using standard office equipment.

Skill in the administration of business operations.

Skill in overseeing equipment usage.

Skill in ground repairs and techniques.

Ability to carry out employee, resource and public safety programs to include compliance and enforcement programming.

Ability to provide direction, guidance and oversight of all park programming, administration and operations.

Ability to monitor revenue collection, ensure accountability and develop and enforce fiscal controls to prevent and detect fraudulent activity.

Ability to develop and follow Fiscal Control Plans.

Ability to carry out public and employee safety programs.

Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair, or construction of park facilities as well as maintenance/repair of equipment.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to accurately handle transactions and account for revenue collected.

Ability to develop and maintain financial systems, accountability of budgets, purchasing, revenue collections, inventories, and agency property.

Ability to effectively manage and respond to complaints, emergencies, stressful situations and large groups of people.

Ability to enforce appropriate park rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work in a public park with overnight camping and day use visitors.

Required to work 40 hours per week, includes various schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations.

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

Required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to live on-site in State housing with a monthly deduction of $291.10. Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value.

Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attachedRÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes: Job title, Employer name, Dates of employment (month/year), If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and Description of duties performed.
NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT: College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).

`N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.

Omission of required information may result in disqualification.

WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete.

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program.For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

Veteran-DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried-Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty-Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty-Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household-Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: