Park/Historic Site Superintendent IV (Park Superintendent)

TPWD MISSION

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.

HIRING CONTACT: Adam Jarrett, 432-426-3533, adam.jarrett@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Balmorhea State Park, 9207 TX-17, Toyahvale, TX 79786

GENERAL description:

Under the direction of the Region 1 Director, this position performs advanced (senior-level) park/historic site management work. Responsible for overseeing the preservation, protection, operation, and maintenance of Balmorhea State Park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cultural and natural resource protection and stewardship; financial management including budget planning, preparation and monitoring; revenue management; managing leased concessions; human resources management to include recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce; security and safety programs; maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and equipment; visitor and customer service; public relations, marketing and promotion; interpretive and educational program management to include engaging in community outreach; and coordinating special events. Engages in volunteer development and cultivating partnerships. Leads team to fulfill the TPWD Mission and in a manner that embodies the department’s core values. Responsible for other assigned projects required by the Region and Austin headquarters. Works under minimal 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:

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

Three years experience as a supervisor or team leader.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.                   

Licensure:

Must possess a valid class State driver’s 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 semester hours earned may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision or operations for the required degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:       

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology, Archeology or History.

Experience:

• Experience in park administration and operations.
• Experience in revenue and budget management.
• Experience in supervision and personnel management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all phases of park operations and administration.
• Knowledge of cultural and natural resource management.
• Knowledge of marketing, marketplace positioning and promotions.
• Knowledge of customer service/satisfaction.
• Knowledge of forecasting revenue, cost control, profitability analysis.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations.
• Skill in Human Resources Management, employee development, motivation strategies and consensus building.
• Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others.
• Skill in competitive analyses.
• Skill in group management.
• Skill in marketing – creative product/service development.
• Skill in community outreach and partnership development.
• Skill in using MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Skill in using standard office equipment.
• Ability to develop and manage financial systems, accountability of budgets, purchasing, revenue collection, cost controls, determining profitability.
• Ability to manage all agency property inventories.
• Ability to properly plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to build a cohesive team.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair or construction of park facilities as well as maintenance/repair of equipment.
• Ability to develop marketing and promotional activities and special events.
• 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.
• 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 emergency situations.
• Required to work overtime as necessary.
• Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays.
• 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 live on-site in State housing with a monthly deduction of $194.85. Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value.
• May be required to operate a State vehicle.
• 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 attached RÉSUMÉ. 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.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:

• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway.
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the `Create a Résumé’ link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website.

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: 

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:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ 

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER