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

Organization

PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Texas-Johnson City

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

2696

$5,787.45 – $6,787.45

1

Exempt

Generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, training and staff development opportunities, longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401(k)/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and Return‑to‑Work Program. Health insurance becomes available on the first of the month after a 60‑day waiting period for new employees or rehires.

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position performs highly complex (senior‑level) assistant park/historic site management work and is responsible for the preservation, protection, interpretation, operation and maintenance of Pedernales Falls State Park. This includes environmental education and community outreach programs, marketing and promotion, organization of special events, customer service, public relations, volunteer management, development and coordination of partnerships, supervision of employees and volunteers, cultural and natural resource stewardship, financial and budget management, revenue management, human resources management, security and safety programs, and maintenance of facilities, grounds, water and wastewater systems, and equipment.

• Conduct environmental education and community outreach programs.
• Market and promote park programs and services.
• Organize special events and coordinate volunteer activities.
• Provide customer service and public relations.
• Develop and coordinate community partnerships.
• Supervise, train, schedule, motivate, and evaluate employees and volunteers.
• Perform cultural and natural resource stewardship.
• Manage finances, budget planning, revenue management, and monitor expenditures.
• Oversee and perform maintenance and repairs of facilities, grounds, water and wastewater systems, and equipment.
• Work independently with latitude for initiative and judgment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Three years in natural/cultural resource management, interpretation or education, general maintenance, public safety, or promotions/public relations/marketing.
• One year as a supervisor or team leader.
• Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure: Must possess or obtain a valid Texas class "C" driver’s license within 30 days of employment.

Acceptable Substitutions:

TPWD employees hired before January 1 1998 with no break in service and at least sixty semester hours may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision or operations for the required degree.

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 related field.

Experience:

• Two years in customer service.
• Experience as a park manager, supervisor or team leader.
• Experience in revenue or budget management.
• Experience in natural or cultural resource management, general maintenance, public safety, promotions or public relations/marketing.

• Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations.
• Knowledge of park maintenance and repair practices.
• Knowledge of public relations and developing partnerships.
• Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management practices.
• Skill in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in providing quality customer service.
• Skill in personnel management and supervision.
• Skill in conflict resolution and customer service procedures.
• Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
• Skill in research, development and implementation of interpretive programs and…