TPWD – Park/Historic Site Superintendent III (Park Superintendent) – Silverlake State Park

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, 903-649-2756, Email Address: adam.jarrett@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Silver Lake State Park,11217 Tularosa Rd, Brackettville, TX 78832

GENERAL description: 

Under the direction of the Regional Director, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) park/historic site management work. Responsible for the preservation, protection, administration, operation and maintenance of Silver 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; security/law enforcement and 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.  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 or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid 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 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 as a supervisor or team leader in park operations and management.
• Experience in Public Relations and Volunteer Management.
• Experience in trail management and maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations.
• Knowledge of cultural and natural resource management techniques.
• Knowledge of interpretation/education programs.
• Knowledge of accounting and accountability of revenue collection.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in 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 using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
• Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others.
• Skill in meeting deadlines.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Ability to carry out employee, resource and public safety programs to include compliance and enforcement programming.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to use sound judgment in dealing with confidential matters of significant consequences.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• 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.
• Ability to provide direction, guidance and oversight of all park programming, administration and operations.
• Ability to effectively manage financial systems, accountability of budgets, purchasing processes, inventories and agency property.
• Ability to monitor revenue collection, ensure accountability and develop and enforce fiscal controls to prevent and detect fraudulent activity.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair, or construction of park facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Ability to complete correspondence, reports, presentations and special assignments.
• Ability to develop marketing and promotional activities and special events.
• Ability to effectively manage concession contracts.
• Ability to enforce appropriate park rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ability to manage and supervise Law Enforcement operations.
• Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, stressful situations, and large groups of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to work in a high visitation public park with overnight camping and day use.
• Required to work 40 hours per week, includes various schedules with hours other than 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
• Required to respond to emergency situations.
• 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 housing deduction of $253.75. Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value.
• Must conform to TPWD work rules, safety procedures and dress and grooming standards.
• 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.

  • Human Resources will contact Work In Texas applicants via email with further instructions.
• 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