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Superintendent - Natural Resource Programs

Salary

$74,742.00 - $93,427.00 Annually

Location

2407 Market St. Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25-00130

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Opening Date

07/09/2025

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Job Summary

The City of Baytown is seeking an experienced Superintendent of Natural Resource Programs to lead stewardship of our coastal and wetland ecosystems, including the Baytown Nature Center and Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center. In this leadership role, you’ll plan and direct habitat restoration, manage critical environmental programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee operations staff committed to preserving more than 450 acres of vibrant marshes, habitat trails, and wildlife. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for conservation, team leadership, and community-minded environmental education, we’d love to meet you.

The Superintendent of Natural Resource Programs is responsible for the operation of the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center (WERC) and the Baytown Nature Center (BNC). Oversees the programming of both facilities, including daily maintenance and construction projects, education programming and outreach programming. Coordinates out-of-town outreach activities, including travel, quotes and contracting for catfish and outreach programs. Coordinates international travel and programming for EPIC experience. Coordinates and oversees fundraising activities, including grants, gifts and active fundraising. Serves as City of Baytown liaison to GCCISD, Lee College, citizen committees, stage agencies and various interest groups. Coordinates with the Education Coordinator and Naturalist to develop educational activities at WERC and BNC. Coordinates statewide outreach programming and partnerships with state agencies and other interested parties. Plans and oversees annual Nurture Nature Festival and all other public events.

Duties

+ Coordinates efforts for design, development, and operation of educational programs at both WERC and BNC with Education Coordinator and Naturalist. Maintains Education Permits through Texas Parks and Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Dept. Plans Annual Nurture Nature Festival and other public events.

+ Establishes operational policies. Develops and maintains a vision and strategic plan for long term direction. Performs and monitors all budgetary activities for the division.

+ Maintains a strong relationship with financial partners (Goose Creek CISD, Lee College, ExxonMobil, ChevronPhillips, Covestro, Rotary Club, Friends of the Wetlands Center, Friends of the Baytown Nature Center, Chandler Arboretum Committee, etc.) to ensure financial viability.

+ Coordinates the maintenance requirements and special projects requirements for both WERC and BNC with Parks and Planning Divisions.

+ Leads and coordinates fund-raising activities, including grant writing. Responsible for public relations and outreach, including public speaking engagements.

+ Performs personnel related duties, including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and discipline.

+ Coordinates travel, contracting, billing, and scheduling for division programs, including Wetlands Wagon Outreach Program and international conservation experience.

+ Leads education sessions when needed. Participates in outreach programs. Monitor ambassador animal husbandry with Education Coordinator.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, or related field.

+ Five years of experience in a professional level environmental projects related role.

+ Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.

+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

OR

+ An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

+ Master’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Biology, Zoology, Environmental sciences or related field.

+ Public relations skills/experience.

+ Grant writing skills/experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform independently, organize, schedule, and plan. Knowledge of environmental programs and local, State and Federal laws and the ability to design and implement them. Knowledge and skills in budgeting, administration, public relations, fundraising, and grant writing. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Comfort and knowledge in handling and caring for ambassador animals, including snakes, baby alligators, invertebrates and birds.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Medical

+ United Healthcare

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family

+ In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible

+ $50 co-pay (general visit)

+ RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary

+ Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses

+ FREE virtual visits

Dental

+ Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%

+ Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

+ Superior Vision

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay

+ Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

+ Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan

+ FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance

+ Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

+ Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!

+ Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.

+ SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

+ Texas Municipal Retirement System:

+ 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

+ 5 year vesting

+ Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

+ FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

+ MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

+ Equitable:

+ Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability

+ Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

+ The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

+ Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

+ 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year

+ 15 days sick leave per year

+ Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year

+ Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit

+ 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education in Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, or a related field?

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ None of the above

02

How many years of professional-level experience do you have in environmental projects or related roles?

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 - 4 years

+ 5 - 6 years

+ More than 6 years

+ None of the above

03

Have you had supervisory responsibilities in a previous role?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If yes, describe your experience supervising staff. How many individuals did you supervisor, and what were your responsibilities? If no, please put N/A.

05

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

+ Yes

+ No

06

Describe any experience you have in public relations, especially as it relates to environmental initiatives or community outreach. If none, please put N/A.

07

Summarize your experience with grant writing or managing grant-funded projects. If none, please put N/A.

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Employer

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-420-6520

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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