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

Park Ranger I-V

Army

11B, 11C, 11A

Park Ranger I-V

Navy

RS, SN, YN, YNS

Park Ranger I-V

Coast Guard

MST, MSSR

Park Ranger I-V

Marine Corps

0300, 0365, 0369

Park Ranger I-V

Air Force

9T000

Park Ranger I-V

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: Jeff Davis, (254) 396-7574 Email Address: jeff.davis@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 1629 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a rare opportunity to help connect visitors with some of Texas' most unique and precious resources - dinosaur tracks! The person who succeeds in this role will lead Dinosaur Valley State Park in being a premier interpretive site for the entire Texas State Park system. This person will also provide outstanding leadership and guidance to an interpreter at Dinosaur Valley as well as interpreters across our state parks region and the state. If you bring a positive attitude, flexibility, leadership skills, and a desire to serve, we look forward to working with you!

Under the direction of the Park Assistant Superintendent, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) state park operations work and is responsible for interpretation efforts at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Researches, develops, and provides interpretive programs, educational programs, exhibits, tours, and outreach programs based on the parks mission and goals. Assists with promotion and marketing of special events. Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers, interns, and seasonal positions. Serves as social media manager and as liaison for park support group. Maintains and develops administrative and interpretive files. Assists with natural and cultural resource management which may include participating in prescribed fires. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Three years of experience in interpretation or conducting education programs.

Licensure:

Must possess, at the time of hire, a valid State driver's license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One year of experience in interpretation or conducting educational programs may substitute for 30 hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Park Administration, Recreation & Parks, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Conservation, Range Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology/Archeology, History or closely related field.

Experience:

Experience in providing guidance or supervising the work of others.

Experience in customer service.

Experience in park operations.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Licensure:

Current Interpretive Guide or Host Certification issued by the National Association of Interpretation (NAI).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles of park administration and park operations;

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management;

Knowledge of the principles of interpretation/education;

Skill in the using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner;

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;

Skill in preparing and delivering accurate, creative interpretive programs for both adults and children;

Skill in training others;

Skill in supervising and evaluating the performance of volunteers and organizing their work schedule;

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;

Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others;

Ability to complete documents to include correspondence, reports, presentations and special assignments;

Ability to develop and maintain beneficial relationships with civic groups, volunteers, community members and staff;

Ability to develop, market, promote, and carry out activities, customer programs, public outreach, and special events;

Ability to develop partnerships to accomplish goals;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to work as a member of a team;

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;

Required to work 40 hours per week, includes various 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 work overtime as necessary;

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 perform physical abilities such as manually clearing burn lanes, extinguishing fires and cutting brush and timber;

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays;

May be required to operate a State vehicle;

Non-smoking work environment in State buildings and vehicles.



TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Closing Date: Mar 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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