TPWD - Park​/Historic Site Superintendent

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Job Title TPWD - Park/Historic Site Superintendent I

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.

116 North Well Street, Ste

B. Rocksprings, TX 78880

Devil's Sinkhole is located outside of Rocksprings, TX and is home to one of Texas's largest colonies of Mexican free-tailed bats.

Under the direction of the Region 1 Deputy Region Director, this position performs moderately complex (journey-level) park/historic site management work and is responsible for the preservation, protection, administration, operation, and maintenance of Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cultural and natural resource stewardship, including administering the park's public hunting program; financial management, including budget planning, preparation and monitoring; revenue management, and human resources management; law enforcement and 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, to include the monitoring and coordination of friend's group concession operations.

Identifies, develops, and administers program budgets.

Responsible for other assigned projects required by the Region and Austin headquarters.

Leads partners, volunteer group, and direct reports to fulfill the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Mission in a manner that embodies the department's Core Values. Works under general supervision, with limited 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 a 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' 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;

One year experience as a supervisor or team leader.

NOTE:

Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license.

Current 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.

• Experience as a supervisor or team leader in park operations;
• Experience in facility, grounds, or equipment maintenance;
• Experience in revenue or budget management;
• Experience in Cave/Karst Management;
• Experience with community outreach and coordination of partnerships;
• Experience managing natural, cultural, and other park resources.

Knowledge of park administration and operations;

Knowledge of facility, equipment and grounds maintenance;

Knowledge of general maintenance techniques;

Knowledge of accounting/accountability of revenue collection;

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management;

Knowledge of interpretive/educational program development and production;

Knowledge of Karst management involving caves and bat management operations;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others;

Skill in personnel management and effectively supervising employees while maintaining and fostering a team environment;

Skill in effective interaction 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, leased concessionaires and other outside…