TPWD - Park/Hist Site Superintendent II (Park Superintendent) ( 00032878 ) Organization : PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location : Texas-Bend Work Locations : SP-Colorado Bend SP 1201 Colorado Bend Pk Rd PO Box 118 Bend 76824

Job : Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code : 2701

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 21

Salary (Pay Basis) : 5,106.45 - 5,906.45 (Monthly)

Number of Openings : 1

Overtime Status : Exempt

Job Posting : May 15, 2023, 9:43:41 AM

Closing Date: May 29, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Description

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.

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BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Paid Holiday time, Group Insurance, Retirement, and Training and Staff Development Opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit salary increases, deferred compensation, flexible benefits plans, a 401K retirement plan, direct deposit for paychecks, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

FOR NEW HIRES/REHIRES: Health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

TO APPLY: Application must be completed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

HIRING CONTACT: Jamie Creacy, (512) 321-1673

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD - Colorado Bend State Park, 1201 Colorado Park Road, Bend, TX 76824

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Regional Director, this position is responsible for complex (journey-level) park/historic site management work including the preservation, protection, operation and maintenance of Colorado Bend State Park. Responsibilities include but are not limited to cultural and natural resource stewardship; financial management, budget planning, preparation and monitoring; revenue management, and human resources management; public safety programs and maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and equipment. Responsible for customer service, public relations, marketing and promotion and interpretation and education. Organizes special events, community outreach, volunteer development and coordination of partnerships to assist with park operations. 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 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

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

Experience:

Three 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;

Two years experience as a supervisor or team leader.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

If driving is required, applicant must possess a valid State driver’s license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees hired prior to January 1, 1998, with a minimum of sixty semester hours may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision or operations for the required degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

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

Experience:

Experience as a supervisor or team leader in park operations and management (resource management, revenue, budget, and personnel management and visitor services);

Experience in Public Relations and Volunteer Management;

Experience in Trail Management and maintenance;

Experience in Cave Operations;

Experience in Search and Rescue (cave, swiftwater, terrestrial).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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 such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

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

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

Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions;

Ability to work under stressful conditions;

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;

Ability to use sound judgment in dealing with confidential matters;

Ability to exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions;

Ability to carry out employee, resource and public safety programs to include compliance and enforcement programming;

Ability to provide direction, guidance and oversight of all park programming, administration and operations;

Ability to effectively manage financial systems, accountability of budgets, purchasing processes, inventories and agency property;

Ability to monitor revenue collection, ensure accountability and develop and enforce fiscal controls to prevent and detect fraudulent activity;

Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair, or construction of park facilities, grounds and equipment;

Ability to complete correspondence, reports, presentations and special assignments;

Ability to develop marketing and promotional activities and special events;

Ability to effectively manage concession contracts;

Ability to enforce appropriate park rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner;

Ability to work as a member of a team;

Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, stressful situations, and large groups of people;

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work in a public park with overnight camping and day use;

Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;

Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations;

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;

Required to live on-site in State housing with a monthly housing deduction of $167.55. Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value;

Required to operate a State vehicle;

Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays;

Must conform to TPWD work rules, safety procedures and dress and grooming standard;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER