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

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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE :

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:

• Job Title

• Dates of employment (month/year)

• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor Description of duties performed

• Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.

• Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields.

• College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) if education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting. A copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

• Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility

• Work In Texas (WIT) Applications : WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit.

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification| Service| Military Specialty
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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
Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-IV| Space Force| No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

*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

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 .

HIRING CONTACT : Thomas Forwood, (956) 584-9156, Email: Thomas.Forwood@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS : Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S Bentsen Pam Dr., Mission, TX 78572

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is one of the premier birding destinations in North America and features incredible biodiversity. The Rio Grande Valley offers incredible food options and a cultural crossroads providing for a high quality of life. This park offers ideal opportunities to those wanting to connect with under-served communities and to work in a park with a unique natural resource operation.

Under the direction of the Park/Historic Site Superintendent, this position performs complex (journey-level) assistant park/historic site management work. Responsible for the effective management, safety, and security of the World Birding Center (WBC) at Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park. Responsible for assisting and/or coordinating in areas such 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. Serves as Park/Historic Site Superintendent in their absence. 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.