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

Job Description

Job 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.

HIRING CONTACT: Shannon Petersen, 903-530-7942, Shannon.Petersen@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Bonham State Park, 1363 State Park 24, Bonham, TX 75418

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the State Parks Division Region 6, Deputy Regional Director, this position performs complex (journey-level) park/historic site management work. Responsible for the preservation, protection, administration, operation, and maintenance of Bonham State Park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cultural and natural resource stewardship; financial management; budget planning, preparation and monitoring; revenue management; human resources management; security and safety programs; routine preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting), maintenance, and repair of facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment; customer service; public relations, marketing, and promotion; interpretation and education; organization of special events; community outreach; and volunteer development and coordination of partnership. Responds to emergency and on-call situations. Responsible for other assigned projects required by Region and Austin headquarters. 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:

Three 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.

Two years of experience as a supervisor or team leader.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a Sawyer certification.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certification.

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 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.

Experience in budget development and management.

Experience in managing and developing personnel.

Experience with community outreach and coordination of partnerships.

Experience managing natural, cultural, and other park resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations.

Knowledge of personnel management.

Knowledge of cultural and natural resource management.

Knowledge of accounting and accountability of revenue collection.

Knowledge of interpretation/education programs.

Knowledge of maintenance management.

Knowledge of human resources management.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

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

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 public relations and developing beneficial relationships and promotional partnerships with volunteer groups, leased concessionaires and other outside agencies/organizations.

Skill in making independent, sound, and timely decisions.

Skill in the administration of business operations and facilities.

Skill in overseeing equipment usage.

Skill in ground repairs and techniques.

Ability to develop and follow Fiscal Control Plans.

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 work under stressful conditions.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to accurately handle transactions and account for revenue collected.

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

Ability to effectively manage and respond to complaints, emergencies, stressful situations, and large groups of people.

Ability to manage financial systems, accountability of budgets, purchasing, revenue collection, inventory, and property.

Ability to supervise the work of others.

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

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 live on-site in State housing with a monthly deduction of $212.35. Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value.

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

Required to adjust to changing schedules.

Required to respond to emergency and on-call situations.

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

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

Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays.

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:

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/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 2026-10-21