Travis County Parks enhances the quality of visitors’ lives through diverse outdoor experiences, connections to regional Texas history and culture, and stewardship of natural resources. We are committed to providing diverse outdoor recreational and educational opportunities for everyone; Preserving natural, historical, and cultural resources; Improving outdoor experiences for everyone; Maintaining clean, safe parks and facilities; Outstanding customer service and hospitality; Innovative approaches to resource conservation. The County’s park system has more than 13,000 acres of parkland including 30 parks, over 85 miles of trails, and a growing network of greenways.

This is the first in a series of two park-supervisor related job classifications within the Maintenance job family. This classification is responsible for supervising the park operations and maintenance programs, visitor services, the fee collection system, recreation and sports coordination, environmental education programs, safety programs and resource protection/maintenance programs within a park, preserve and/or park area. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Turf Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Biology, Conservation, Geology, Wildlife Management, or other related Life Science discipline or a directly related field AND two (2) years of supervisory experience. Minimum of two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience in park operations and maintenance may be substituted for the college degree;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Turf Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Biology, Conservation, Geology, Wildlife Management or other related Life Science discipline.
• Water Operator's License.
• System Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS).
• Texas Pesticide and Herbicide Applicator's License.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.

About Travis County Parks

Travis County is the 5th most populous county in Texas and contains the State Capitol, Austin. The mission of Travis County Parks is to provide places where people recreate outdoors for their health and wellbeing, where they relax, enjoy family and friends, and engage with their community, where regardless of their age and abilities they challenge themselves and play hard and where they and generations to come enjoy the many wonderful natural and cultural resources of Travis County. The county's parks system has 9,666 acres of parkland and 26 parks open to the public.

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