TPWD – Park/Historic Site Superintendent II (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: Stephanie Croatt, 432-249-2710, stephanie.croatt@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Kickapoo Cavern State Park, 20939 Ranch to Market Rd 674 N, Brackettville, TX 78832

GENERAL description:

Kickapoo Caverns State Park is located 23 miles north of Brackettville, Texas, and is home to Kickapoo Cavern and Stuart Bat Cave.

Under the direction of the Region 1 Deputy Region Director, this position is responsible for performing complex (journey-level) park/historic site management work including the preservation, protection, administration, operation and maintenance of Kickapoo Cavern State Park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: visitor, cultural and natural resources protection and stewardship; financial management including budget planning, preparation and monitoring and revenue management; managing leased concession contracts; human resources management; security and safety programs; maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and equipment; customer service; public relations, marketing and promotion; interpretive and educational program management; coordinating special events, engaging in community outreach, volunteer development and coordination of partnerships. Leads team to fulfill the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Mission in a manner that embodies the departments Core Values. Park Superintendent will be responsible for other assigned projects required by Region and Austin headquarters. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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 Bachelors degree.

experience:

Three 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.

Two years experience as a supervisor or team leader.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently. 

Licensure:

Must possess a valid State drivers license.

NOTE: Retention of this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the 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:

Education:       

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

Experience:

• Experience in Prescribed Fire Management.
• Experience in revenue or budget management.
• Experience as a supervisor or team leader in park operations.
• Experience in Cave/Karst Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of park administration and operations.
• Knowledge of accounting/accountability of revenue collection.
• Knowledge of natural and cultural resources management.
• Knowledge of interpretive/educational program development and production.
• Knowledge of Karst management involving caves and bat management operations.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in personnel management and effectively supervising employees while maintaining and fostering a team environment.
• Skill in public relations and developing beneficial relationships and promotional partnerships with volunteer groups and other outside agencies/organizations.
• Skill in administering facility/equipment/grounds repair programs and repair techniques.
• Skill in conflict resolution and customer service procedures.
• Skill in coordination of volunteers.
• Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others.
• Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
• Skill in budget management and development of financial systems.
• Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain financial systems, accountability of budgets, purchasing, revenue collections, leased concession operations, inventories and agency property.
• Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected.
• Ability to develop marketing, promotional activities and special events.
• Ability to deliver and manage employee and public safety programs.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair or construction of park facilities as well as maintenance/repair of equipment management programs and manage minor/capital projects.
• Ability to enforce appropriate park rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ability to complete communication documents to include professional correspondence, reports, presentation materials and special assignments.
• 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 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 travel 10% with possible overnight stays.
• Required to live on-site in State housing with a monthly deduction of $191.55. Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value.
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
• Non-smoking work 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

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