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

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

Under the direction of the regional director, this position performs advanced (senior-level) park/historic site management work. Responsible for the preservation, protection, operation and maintenance of Pedernales Falls 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; law enforcement and public safety programs; maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and equipment; customer service, public relations, marketing and promotion; interpretation and education, special events, community outreach, volunteer development and coordination of partnership. Identifies, develops and administers program budgets. Responsible for other assigned projects required by the region and Austin headquarters. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable 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.

Minimum qualifications: education: graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience: five 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. Three years experience as a supervisor or team leader. Note: experience may have occurred concurrently. Licensure: must possess a valid class "c" Texas driver's license.

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, history or closely related field. Experience: experience as a supervisor in park operations/management (revenue, budget, personnel/volunteer management and visitor services). Experience in public relations and volunteer management. Experience in emergency management (incident command system and search and rescue operations).

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, 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 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 $295.35. 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.