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

TPWD - Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent II (Assistant 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.

HIRING CONTACT:Nathan Reynolds, , nathan.reynoldsas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:Bear Creek State Park, 2503 County Road 349, Concan, TX 78838

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position performs complex (journey-level) assistant park/historic site management work. Assist in overseeing park/historic site operations, facility maintenance, and budgets; supervising staff and volunteers; ensuring compliance with natural and cultural resource management policies and goals; and coordinating outreach and safety programs at Bear Creek State Park. Assists with planning, organizing and management of the day-to-day operations of the park.

Provides oversight of personnel, budget control, purchasing, preparation of reports, accountability for park receipts and revenues, public relations, interpretation, customer service, equipment, facility and grounds maintenance and park programs.

Assists in the enforcement of the rules and regulations. Assumes Park operations responsibilities in absence of the Park Superintendent.

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.

Two 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.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid State driver's license.

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

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees hired prior to January 1, 1998, without a break in service, with a minimum of sixty semester hours earned may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision or operations for the required degree.

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

Two years of experience in customer service.

Experience as a supervisor or team leader.

Experience in revenue collection or budget management.

Experience in Emergency Management and/or Search and Rescue to include:
Volunteer Fire & EMS Experience, Search and Rescue Team, NWCG Wildland Firefighter, USAR, etc.

Experience in park operations.

Knowledge of park administration and operations.

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management.

Knowledge of interpretation/education programs.

Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in basic report writing.

Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers,…