Park Supervisor

Park Supervisor

Salary

$58,671.38 - $72,752.51 Annually

Location

Arkansas Bend 16900 Cherry Lane, Lago Vista, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-10716

Department

TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the park Maintenance and Operations Program. Monitors and implements routine and cyclic maintenance and repair programs for facilities and grounds, including turf management, electrical, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, sprinklers, buoys and painting. Ensures consistency in park maintenance, operations and public safety. Monitors and implements established standard operating procedures and guidelines for parks. Assigns and assists with maintenance and repair projects based on annual work plans, facility inspection reports, scheduled events, and safety requirements. Monitors contracted and in-house construction/repair projects.
• Supervises the park area Visitor Services Program. Supervises entrance and user fee collection program. Ensures accountability through effective audit program. Monitors and implements standards and guidelines for providing visitor services. Ensures that factual and accurate information is provided to park visitors. Resolves visitor complaints and concerns. Manages special events and coordinates with park neighbors, other parks, special interest groups, event and tournament organizers, and youth and adult sports organizations/users.
• Supervises park operations and maintenance staff. Interviews, hires, trains, develops, assigns and evaluates employee performance. Counsels and disciplines employees to improve performance, as required. Provides training, technical advice and assistance to staff.
• Represents the County to the public. Provides visitor services and interpretive information. Enforces park rules and may notify proper agencies of medical and other emergencies within the parks.
• Oversees the park fee collection process and related system hardware in assigned area. Ensures revenues are collected, reconciled and deposited efficiently in accordance with rules, procedures and practices.
• Oversees maintenance of sports fields and facilities, preserves and other assigned lands. Answers for the preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to established standards and guidelines.
• Ensures the maintenance and repair of park facilities, including electrical, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, sprinklers, buoys and painting. Assigns and assists with maintenance and repair projects based on annual work plans, facility inspection reports, scheduled events, and safety requirements. Oversees and coordinates work performed by outside contractors.
• Performs quality control on park operations and maintenance work. Develops standards for work performance, inspects and documents work products, develops and implements strategies to improve products and productivity.
• Protects natural resources within parks and preserves. Participates in endemic and endangered species management programs. Coordinates with other organizations, as required.
• Performs administrative duties, such as quality control, time tickets, line schedules, facility inspection reports, effective and efficient use of resources, writing reports and assisting in development of the budget. Maintains inventory of materials and supplies and orders additional supplies, as required.
• Plans and organizes public educational programs, school programs, volunteer coordination and nature tours in the parks and preserves. Assists in presenting the programs and leading tours, as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Associates 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 Drivers License.

Preferred:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Natural science, ecology and park operations.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of assigned function.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Land management.
• Basic principles of bookkeeping or accounting as related to revenue collection.
• Equipment and tools used in building and grounds maintenance functions.
• Equipment and tools used in groundskeeping and landscaping functions, including irrigation systems.
• Cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.
• Emergency procedures, including medical and other procedures.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Supervising, training, developing, assigning and evaluating staff.
• Supervising parks revenue collection and maintenance and custodial operations.
• Enforcing rules in a tactful and authoritative manner.
• Bookkeeping and math.
• Carpentry, painting, plastering, masonry, plumbing, electrical and welding.
• Operating grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment.
• Using fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides to properly maintain and enhance grounds.
• Operating equipment used in sports field maintenance.
• Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public.

Ability to:

• Supervise, motivate, and train staff.
• Plan, schedule and oversee parks fee collection, building maintenance and custodial functions.
• Read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Safely and correctly apply building and grounds maintenance and landscaping techniques, and operate related tools and equipment.
• Inspect conditions and recommend effective technical solutions.
• Develop educational programs and make presentations.
• Manage time well and meet timelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7 am-4 pm.

Works some holidays and some nights

Location: Arkansas Bend Park 16900 Cherry Lane Lago Vista, TX 78645

Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Sylvia.Villanueva@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs