TPWD - Maintenance Specialist I - II - III (operations Ranger)

Job Posting

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.

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.

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include job title, dates of employment (month/year), hours worked per week, name of employer, name of supervisor and phone number, 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. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. 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. WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit.

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Maintenance Specialist I-V

Army 12C, 12G, 12N, 12V, 12W, 91C, 91E, 91J, 91L, 914A

Navy AB, AN, BM, BU, CM, CN, DC, EO, FN, HT, SN, SW

Coast Guard BM, DC, MK, DOSN, ENG, MAT

Marine Corps 1169, 1171, 1300, 1316, 1371

Air Force 3E2X1, 3E3X1, 3E4X1, 3E4X3

Space Force No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

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 spouse’s 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: Philip Gray, (830) 307-4911, Email: Philip.Gray@tpwd.texas.gov

Physical Work Address: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 RR 965, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

General Description: Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs building maintenance and construction work and is responsible for park operations, maintenance, and visitor services at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Performs all phases of maintenance to facilities, buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Operates all types of equipment including power mowers, tools, tractors, and other gasoline-operated equipment. Provides customer service, issues park permits, and performs fee collection duties. Responsible for overseeing work of community service workers, volunteer staff, and other alternative workforces. Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks, and interprets the park’s natural resources. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Maintenance Specialist I: 8th Grade Education Maintenance Specialist II-III: Graduation from High School or GED.

Education: Maintenance Specialist I: One year of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance. Maintenance Specialist II: Two years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance. Maintenance Specialist III: Three years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance.

Licensure: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid state driver's license. Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, Non-Commercial Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator’s license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Note: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses.

Acceptable Substitutions: Experience: Maintenance Specialist II: Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum substitution of one year. Maintenance Specialist III: 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: Experience working with the public. Experience with customer service and/or public relations. Experience working with volunteers. Experience in using power equipment. Experience in using heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Maintenance Specialist I: Knowledge of basic mathematics. Knowledge of general custodial duties. Knowledge of building materials.

Maintenance Specialist II: Knowledge of Maintenance Specialist I; PLUS: Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance techniques. Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.

Maintenance Specialist III: Knowledge of Maintenance Specialist II; PLUS: Knowledge of building and facility repair techniques such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical.

Maintenance Specialist I: Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Skill in effective verbal and written communication. Skill in providing quality customer service in a