TPWD - Park/Historic Site Superintendent IV (Park Superintendent)
Johnson City
Saturday, 23 May 2026
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. Note: Salary range is limited to commissioned officers in the park management track prior to 9/1/2020, with no break in service. 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: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. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:Education:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees hired prior to January 1, 1998, without a break in service, and with a minimum of sixty hours earned may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision or operations for the required degree. Experience: 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.