TPWD - Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent IV (Assistant Park Superintendent - Administration)

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: Rachel Laca, 972-291-3900, Rachel.Laca@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W. F.M. 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position performs advanced (senior-level) assistant park/historic site management work including the effective management, safety and security of Cedar Hill State Park. This position is responsible for assistance and/or coordination in such areas as: Law Enforcement, Maintenance, Revenue collection, Resource management, Interpretation/Education and Administration. Provides leadership to park staff, volunteers, and others to successfully manage and conserve the park's natural and cultural resources for present and future use. Provides assistance in directing, organizing, and planning of overall park administration, maintenance, marketing, training, programs and activities. Responsible for supervising personnel, coordination of the maintenance program; coordination of the fiscal control program; facilitation of special events; coordination and oversight of the volunteer program; coordination and oversight of public relations; customer service; interpretive programs; safety programs; resource protection and management. Works closely in facilitating and coordinating activities and projects with park superintendent, park personnel, park hosts, volunteers and other alternative workforces. Serves as Park Superintendent in their absence. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive 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:

Four 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:

Must possess a valid State driver's 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 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 and/or Cultural Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology, Archeology or History.

Experience:

Experience in personnel management.

Experience in business management.

Experience in park operations.

Experience in revenue or fiscal control management.

Experience in state budgeting or procurement procedures.

Bilingual in English and one or more critical languages.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of park administration and operations.

Knowledge of human resource management.

Knowledge of standardized business practices to include budgeting and procurement.

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management.

Knowledge of interpretation and educational techniques.

Knowledge of maintenance and repair practices.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

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 planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others.

Skill in recruiting, training, and managing employees and volunteers.

Skill in public relations and developing beneficial partnerships with outside groups, agencies, and organizations.

Ability to work with a variety of constituencies and populations.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to carry out public and employee safety programs.

Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair, or construction of park facilities as well as maintenance/repair of equipment.

Ability to develop and maintain financial systems, accountability of budgets, purchasing, revenue collections, inventories, and agency property.

Ability to develop marketing and promotional activities and special events.

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

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 the 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 work overtime as necessary.

Required to respond to emergency situations.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

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 within 30 miles of the park or on site in state housing with a monthly deduction of $442.43. Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value.

Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays.

Required to operate a State vehicle.

Non-smoking 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:

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/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER