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

Mission

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 a variety of benefits for employees such as 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, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program, and Return‑to‑Work Program. Health insurance is available on the first of the following month after a 60‑day waiting period.

Physical Work Address:
Pedernales Falls State Park, 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636.

Hiring Contact:
Barrett Durst, (512) 308‑1475 x6606, barrett.durstas.gov

Under the direction of the Regional Director, this position performs advanced (senior‑level) park/historic site management work. The primary responsibilities include:

• Preservation, protection, operation, and maintenance of Pedernales Falls State Park.
• Cultural and natural resource stewardship.
• Financial management, 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, special events, community outreach, volunteer development, and coordination of partnerships.
• Identification, development, and administration of program budgets.
• Other assigned projects required by the Region and Austin headquarters.

The role works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  Five years in natural/cultural resource management, interpretation or education, general maintenance, public safety, or promotions/public relations/marketing; and three years as a supervisor or team leader; experience may be concurrent.
• Licensure:
  Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  Prior supervisory experience in park operations/management (revenue, budget, personnel/volunteer management, and visitor services); experience in public relations and volunteer management; experience in emergency management (Incident Command System and Search and Rescue Operations).

• Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations.
• Knowledge of cultural and natural resource management techniques.
• Knowledge of interpretation/education programs.
• Knowledge of accounting and accountability of revenue collection.
• Knowledge of Search and Rescue techniques and operations.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).