TPWD - Park​/Historic Site Superintendent II; Park Superintendent

General Description

Resaca de la Palma State Park is a nature lover's paradise, combining wetlands and Tamaulipan thorn scrub with abandoned sections of river – or “resacas.” The park boasts world-class wildlife viewing to such a degree that it is one of three Texas State Parks with World Birding Center designation. The incumbent in this position will lead an award‑winning, high‑performing, professional team. If you’re inspired by nature and the thought of stewardship of this precious resource for present and future generations of Texans, this could be just the opportunity for which you’ve been waiting.

Under the direction of the Deputy Regional Director, this position is responsible for complex (journey‑level) park/historic site management work and the preservation, protection, administration, operation and maintenance of Resaca de la Palma State Park.

• Cultural and natural resource stewardship
• Financial management, including budget planning, preparation and monitoring
• Revenue management
• Human resources management to include recruitment and retention
• 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 general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
• Performs additional duties as assigned and complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of experience in (1) natural/cultural resource management; (2) interpretation or education; (3) general maintenance; (4) public safety; (5) promotions or public relations or marketing
• Two years of experience as a supervisor or team leader (experience may have occurred concurrently)
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license (retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license)

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

Resaca de la Palma State Park, 1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521

Chris Bishop, , Email: christopher.bishopas.gov

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, 401(k)/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.