TPWD - Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent III

TPWD - Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent III (00039511) Organization: PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Primary Location: Texas-Spring Branch Work Locations: SP-Guadalupe River SP 3350 Park Road 31 Spring Branch 78070 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: 2696 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 21 Salary (Pay Basis): 5,153.
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57 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Job Posting: Feb 7, 2024, 10:23:23 AM Closing Date: Feb 28, 2024, 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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ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-IV Army 11A Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-IV Navy 641X Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-IV Coast Guard No Military Crosswalk.
Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.
Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-IV Marine Corps No Military Crosswalk.
Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.
Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-IV Air Force 10C0, 30C0 *More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: https://www.
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gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.
pdf MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form 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.
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.
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, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program.
For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.
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HIRING CONTACT: Brandon Lopes-Baca, (830) 438-2656 PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31 Spring Branch, TX 78070 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) assistant park/historic site management work and is responsible for the preservation, protection, interpretation, operation and maintenance of Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: marketing and promotion, organization of special events, customer service, public relations, volunteer management, development and coordination of partnerships.
Supervises, trains, schedules, motivates and evaluations employees and volunteers.
Oversees and conducts cultural and natural resource stewardship, financial management, and security and safety programs.
Oversees and performs maintenance and repairs of facilities, grounds, water and wastewater systems, and equipment.
Works under limited 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.
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.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduated 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; One year experience as a supervisor or a team leader.
NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.
Licensure: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid Texas class "C" driver's license.
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education: 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: Two years’ experience as a supervisor or team leader; Experience as a park manager, supervisor or team leader; Experience in revenue or budget management; Experience with State of Texas purchasing practices and procedures; Experience in natural or cultural resource management, general maintenance, public safety, promotions or public relations or marketing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations; Knowledge of park maintenance and repair practices; Knowledge of cultural and natural resource management; Knowledge of basic mathematics; 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 using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others; Skill in training and developing others; Skill in conflict management and resolution; Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner; Skill in research, development, and implementation of interpretive programs and/or environmental education; Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to work independently with little to no supervision; Ability to complete correspondence, reports, presentations, and special assignments; Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, stressful situations, and large diverse groups people; Ability to communicate with the public in intense situations with a positive and professional demeanor; Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
; Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities; Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair, or construction of park facilities and grounds as well as maintenance/repair of equipment; Ability to develop and maintain financial systems, accountability of budgets, expenditure systems and 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 develop marketing and promotional activities, and special events; Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program; WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to work in a high visitation public park with overnight camping; Required to work 40 hours per week, includes flexible 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 respond to emergency and on call situations; Required to work overtime as necessary; Required to travel 15% with possible overnight stays Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
; 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 live on-site in State housing with a monthly deduction of $363.
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Housing rate is established by TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market value; Nonsmoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.
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