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.

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, 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. Health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60‑day waiting period.

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

Hiring Contact:
Chris Bishop, , Email: christopher.bishopas.gov

The incumbent will lead a high‑performing professional team. Under the direction of the Deputy Regional Director, the position is responsible for complex park/historic site management work, the preservation, protection, administration, operation and maintenance of Resaca de la Palma State Park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Cultural and natural resource stewardship
• Financial management including budget planning, preparation and monitoring
• Revenue management
• Human resources management (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
• Community outreach, volunteer development, and coordination of partnerships
• Identification, development and administration of program budgets
• Responsible for other assigned projects required by the Region and Austin headquarters
• Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for independent judgment
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Complies with all agency rules, regulations and procedures

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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience:
  
  Three years of experience in one of the following areas: natural/cultural resource management; interpretation or education; general maintenance; public safety; or promotion, public relations or marketing
• Two years of experience as a supervisor or team leader (experience may be concurrent)
• Licensure:
  Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license (retention contingent upon maintaining the license)

• Current TPWD employees hired prior to January 1, 1998, without a break in service, and with at least sixty semester hours earned may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision or operations for the required degree

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

• Army 11A – Park/Historic Site Superintendent I–VI
• Naval 641X – Park/Historic Site Superintendent I–V
• Coast Guard — No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans encouraged to apply
• Marine Corps — No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans encouraged to apply
• Air Force 10C0, 30C0 – Park/Historic Site Superintendent I–V
• Space Force — No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans encouraged to apply

If you claim military employment preference, attach required documentation such as Veteran DD214, Marriage Certificate, DD Form 1300, etc. (see details on the TPWD veterans page).