TPWD - Park​/Historic Site Superintendent III - Park Superintendent III

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Job Title TPWD
- Park/Historic Site Superintendent III
- Park Superintendent III

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.

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, 2025 FM 2372, Strawn, TX 76475

Under the direction of the Region 5 State Parks Director, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) park/historic site management work. Responsible for preservation, protection, operation and maintenance of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cultural and natural resource management; fiscal management; budget planning, preparation and monitoring; revenue management; human resources management to include recruitment and retention of workforce;

security and safety programs; maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and equipment; customer service; public relations; marketing and promotion; interpretation and education; special events; community outreach; volunteer development and coordination of partnerships. Completes 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.

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

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 experience as a supervisor or team leader.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Must possess a valid state driver's license.

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 an accredited college or university with a Bachelors 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 in park operations and management (revenue, budget, personnel management, resource management and visitor services.

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 the fundamentals of natural and cultural resource management.

Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations.

Knowledge of accounting/accountability of revenue collection.

Knowledge of TPWD Purchasing procedures and policies.

Knowledge of public relations and techniques on developing beneficial relationships and promotional partnerships with volunteer groups and other outside agencies and organizations.

Knowledge of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department rules and regulations.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in personnel management.

Skill in effective interactions with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations.

Skill in public relations and developing beneficial relationships and promotional partnerships with volunteer groups and other outside agencies/organizations.

Skill in conflict resolution and customer service procedures.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Ability to develop marketing and promotional activities and special events.

Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair, or construction of park facilities and grounds as well as maintenance and repair of equipment.

Ability to develop and maintain financial systems, accountability of budgets, purchasing, revenue collections,…