TPWD - Park Ranger I (Park Operations Trainee), Sulphur Springs

TPWD - Park Ranger I (Park Operations Trainee)

Under the direction of the Cooper South Sulphur Unit State Park Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, this position performs routine (journey-level) operations work in a state park and is designed to provide an avenue to obtain relevant experience to be competitive for future positions in park operations. Duties include but are not limited to performing a complete range of tasks to learn all aspects of park administration, operations and management; natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and law enforcement observation. Performs special projects/assignments and attends selected training programs to enhance the overall working knowledge and skills related to operational and management activities. May assist other State Parks in operations support and natural resource management. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.TPWD is an at-will employer, and acceptance of a trainee position does not create an employment contract or alter the nature of the at-will relationship. Minimum qualifications: education: graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience: no experience required. Licensure: must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license. Note: retention of position contingent upon maintaining required license.Preferred qualifications: education: graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in park administration, recreation and parks, public administration, wildlife/fisheries science, natural and/or cultural resources management, forestry, biology, anthropology, archeology, history, hospitality and tourism, environmental planning, landscape architecture, geography/gis or closely related degree. Experience: paid or unpaid Texas State Parks experience. Experience working with the public. Licensure: certified interpretive guide. Current national wildfire coordinating group (nwcg) firefighter type ii certification.Knowledge, skills, and abilities: knowledge of the principles of park/historic site administration and operations knowledge of natural and cultural resource management. Knowledge of maintenance management. Knowledge of human resources management related practices and procedures. Skill in exercising leadership qualities. Skill in effective verbal and written communication. Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner. Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and Adobe products. Ability to perform general maintenance. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to accurately follow instructions.Working conditions: required to work in a public park with overnight camping and day use. Required to work 40 hours per week 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 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. May be required to operate a state vehicle. Required to travel 20% with possible overnight stays. Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures. Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles. TPWD is an equal opportunity employer.