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Job Description
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
Maintenance Supervisor I-IV
Army
12A, 12H, 12X, 12Z, 18C, 91X, 91Z, 120A, 914A, 915A, 915E, 919A
Maintenance Supervisor I-IV
Navy
AB, BM, BU, CM, CN, DC, EO, FN, HT, MR, SW, 144X, 152X, 510X, 613X, 618X, 623X, 633X, 653X, 711X, 713X, 715X, 721X, 723X, 724X, 731X, 733X, 753X
Maintenance Supervisor I-IV
Coast Guard
BM, DC, MK, BOSN, ENG, MAT, MSSD, MSSE
Maintenance Supervisor I-IV
Marine Corps
0411, 0629, 1169, 1349, 1371, 2149, 2181, 2891, 3529, 3537, 5959, 5993, 6019, 6391, 1120, 1302, 1310, 2110, 2120, 2125, 2802, 2805, 3510, 5902, 5910, 5950, 5970, 6002, 6004, 6302
Maintenance Supervisor I-IV
Air Force
2R1X1
Maintenance Supervisor I-IV
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: Mitch Parker, (409) 384-5231, Email Address: mitchell.parker@tpwd.texas.gov
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Martin Dies, Jr. State Park, 634 Park Road 48 S Jasper, TX 75951
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Assistant Park Superintendent, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) maintenance and construction supervisory work. Responsible for Lead Maintenance Specialist duties at Martin Dies, Jr State Park. Serves as the team leader for the field maintenance specialist staff by giving guidance, providing leadership, submitting work plans, scheduling workload and assisting with the maintenance and repairs of facilities, grounds, and equipment. Responsible for financial management functions with regard to maintenance and repair budgets and purchasing. Provides customer service and public relations functions. Assists with the planning and implementation of natural and cultural resource management programs. Works under limited supervision, with considerable 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.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduation from High School or GED.
Experience:
Four years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.
Two years of experience as a supervisor or team leader, which may include oversight of paid staff, volunteer, or alternative workforce.
NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.
Licensure:
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid state driver's license.
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:
Education:
Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience in facility, equipment or grounds maintenance, with a maximum substitution of two years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Vocational training in areas such as electrical, carpentry, mechanical, or plumbing repairs.
Experience:
Five years of general maintenance experience in repairing buildings, equipment, plumbing, or electrical systems; or grounds maintenance experience such as operating lawn mowers, tractors, trucks, power or hand tools.
Experience working with the public in a park or recreational setting.
Experience working with personal computers, MS Office programs or similar software platforms; including Windows operating system; Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, TEAMS, cloud-based platforms and file sharing, and internet.
Knowledge of state government purchasing procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.
Knowledge emergency management procedures.
Knowledge of park operations and maintenance practices.
Knowledge of facility, equipment and ground maintenance.
Knowledge of general custodial duties.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Knowledge of basic leadership principles.
Knowledge of leading safety programs.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of natural and cultural resource management and protection.
Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in using standard office equipment.
Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.
Skill in initiating, monitoring and completing minor repair projects or construction projects.
Skill in meeting deadlines.
Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
Skill in training others.
Skill making independent, sound and timely decisions.
Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others.
Skill in leading a safety program.
Ability to train, supervise, and lead park personnel, volunteers and community service workers in the execution of a planned operational and maintenance programs of a large park.
Ability to trouble-shoot maintenance problems and effective solutions.
Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected.
Ability to complete various daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to lead a safety program.
Ability to uniformly and consistently interpret and enforce rules and regulations and State and Federal laws.
Ability to understand and complete purchasing procedures in compliance with TPWD guidelines and directives.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
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 perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Required to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
Required to operate a state vehicle.
Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays.
Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.
TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER