TPWD - Park​/Historic Site Superintendent II; 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.

Under the direction of the State Parks Division Region 6, Deputy Regional Director, this position performs complex (journey-level) park/historic site management work. Responsible for the preservation, protection, administration, operation, and maintenance of Bonham State Park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• cultural and natural resource stewardship
• financial management
• budget planning, preparation and monitoring
• revenue management
• human resources management
• security and safety programs
• routine preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting), maintenance, and repair of facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment
• customer service
• public relations, marketing, and promotion
• interpretation and education
• organization of special events
• community outreach
• volunteer development and coordination of partnership

Responds to emergency and on-call situations. 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.

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

Three 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.

Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a Sawyer certification.

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

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.

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

Experience in budget development 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 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.
• Knowledge of maintenance management.
• Knowledge of human resources management.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in planning, assigning…