TPWD – Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger)

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.

HIRING CONTACT: Jeff LaFlamme, 915-857-1135 x226, jeff.laflamme@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site, 6900 Hueco Tanks Rd #1, El Paso, TX 79938     

GENERAL description:

Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is an oasis in the desert. We serve visitors who want to see the unique landscape, ancient pictographs, local history and recreate.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work. Responsible for duties pertaining to park operations, maintenance, and visitor services at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site. Performs all phases of maintenance to facilities, buildings, vehicles, equipment, park grounds, and trails.  Operates all types of equipment including power mowers, tools, tractors and other gasoline operated equipment. Duties may include but are not limited to: performs daily preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) of restrooms, buildings, facilities and park grounds.  Assists in patrols of park for enforcement of rules and regulations, provides tours and interpretive information, collects revenue, issues permits and completes reports.  Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  Performs additional duties as assigned.  Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

education:

Graduation from High School or GED.

experience:

Three years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment. a valid State driver’s license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum substitution of two years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Three years general maintenance experience in areas such as: carpentry, repairing buildings, equipment, plumbing or electrical systems.
• Three years experience in grounds maintenance experience in areas such as: operating lawn mowers, tractors, trucks and power or hand tools, trails maintenance.
• Experience working with the public.
• Experience in revenue collection and reporting procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of building and facility repair techniques and tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, janitorial, electrical or mechanical.
• Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
• Knowledge of building materials.
• Knowledge of general custodial duties.
• Knowledge of general maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of accounting/accountability of revenue collection.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in performing minor construction and repair projects to facilities to include plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in making minor repairs to small equipment and vehicles in the daily operation of the park.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.
• Skill in selecting appropriate tools and equipment and in troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.
• Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
• Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
• Skill in training others.
• Ability to utilize computers to register park visitors and to complete departmental reports and forms.
• Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to effectively train, lead, and provide guidance to hourly personnel, park hosts and volunteers.
• Ability to prepare required reports.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to assist with interpreting and enforcing park rules and regulations.
• Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, or blueprints.
• Ability to estimate materials.
• Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment, grounds, and trails.
• 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 and day use.
• 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 respond to emergencies and on-call situations.
• Required to hike over rugged terrain.
• 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 5% with possible overnight stays.
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
• Non-smoking work environment in State buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:

• Job title,
• Employer name,
• Dates of employment (month/year),
• If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and
• Description of duties performed.
  NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT:

• College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).
• `N/A’ may be entered in fields that are not applicable.
• Omission of required information may result in disqualification.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:

• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway.
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the `Create a Résumé’ link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website.

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your Application will be considered incomplete.

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

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.

*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

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