TPWD - Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent II (Assistant Park Superintendent)

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. HIRING CONTACT: Nathan Reynolds, 512-718-3857, nathan.reynolds@tpwd.texas.gov PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Bear Creek State Park, 2503 County Road 349, Concan, TX 78838 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position performs complex (journey-level) assistant park/historic site management work.

Assist in overseeing park/historic site operations, facility maintenance, and budgets; supervising staff and volunteers; ensuring compliance with natural and cultural resource management policies and goals; and coordinating outreach and safety programs at Bear Creek State Park. Assists with planning, organizing and management of the day-to-day operations of the park.

Provides oversight of personnel, budget control, purchasing, preparation of reports, accountability for park receipts and revenues, public relations, interpretation, customer service, equipment, facility and grounds maintenance and park programs. Assists in the enforcement of the rules and regulations. Assumes Park operations responsibilities in absence of the Park Superintendent.

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 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Experience: Two 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. Licensure: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid State driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education: 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.

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 or Cultural Resource Management; Forestry, Biology, Anthropology, Archeology or History. Experience: Two years of experience in customer service. Experience as a supervisor or team leader.

Experience in revenue collection or budget management. Experience in Emergency Management and/or Search and Rescue to include: Volunteer Fire & EMS Experience, Search and Rescue Team, NWCG Wildland Firefighter, USAR, etc. Experience in park operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of park administration and operations.

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management. Knowledge of interpretation/education programs. Knowledge of basic mathematics. Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks. Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in basic report writing. Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment. Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.

Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions. Ability to complete communication documents to include correspondence, reports, presentations and special assignments. Ability to maintain financial systems to include budgets, revenue collection, expenditure systems and purchasing. Ability to develop partnerships within the local community.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs. Ability to work conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program. WORKING CONDITIONS : Required to work in a high visitation public park with overnight camping and day use.

Required to work 40 hours per week, includes flexible/various schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Required to work overtime as necessary. Optional on-site in State housing with a monthly deduction. Rate To Be Determined upon facilities review and finalization of this location.

Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value. Required to respond to emergency and on call situations. Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Must conform to agency work rules, safety program and dress and grooming standards.

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs. May be required to operate a State vehicle. Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays. Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures. Non-smoking work environment in State buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes: Job title, Employer name, Dates of employment (month/year), If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and Description of duties performed.

NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience. IMPORTANT: College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting). `N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.

Omission of required information may result in disqualification. Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants: WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered. To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway . If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the `Create a Résumé' link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website .

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete. EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and 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 a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

Click HERE to view our Benefits page. MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.

texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ . Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference: Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation). Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders. Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted. *More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/Military. Crosswalk/Military. Crosswalk. Guide.pdf TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER