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: Charles Evans, 325-500-5532, Email Address: [email protected]
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: San Angelo State Park, 3900 Mercedes Ave, San Angelo, TX 76901
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Park and Assistant Park Superintendent, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) maintenance and construction supervisory work. Provides guidance, schedules workload, and duties include but are not limited to, preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) and repairs to facilities, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds. Performs specialized maintenance duties, such as: natural resource management (including participating in prescribed burns), pesticide and herbicide application, electrical work, plumbing, and trail maintenance. Other duties may include report preparation, training staff, project planning, collecting revenue, purchasing, issuing permits, customer service, and interpretive programming. 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.
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, volunteers, or alternative workforces.
NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.
Licensure:
Must possess a valid class 'A' Texas Commercial driver's license OR must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class 'C' Texas driver's license and convert to a class 'A' Commercial driver's license within 6 months of employment.
NOTE: Retention of position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses and compliance with State and Federal regulations including the Department of Transportation (DOT) required drug and alcohol testing.
Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a class 'D' Water Operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a class 'D' Wastewater Treatment Operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) Criminal Conviction Guidelines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduation from a trade school with a degree/certification in HVAC, plumbing, welding, electrical, refrigeration, or another related field.
Experience:
Experience with a wide range of construction, repair, and/or maintenance-related field.
Experience working with the public.
Licensure:
Current valid Class 'A' Texas Commercial driver's license.
Current Class 'D' Water and Wastewater license issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques for buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds.
Knowledge of sanitation practices.
Knowledge of general custodial duties.
Knowledge of natural and cultural resource protection techniques.
Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.
Knowledge of building materials.
Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
Skill in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.
Skill in plumbing fixtures and piping installation and repairs.
Skill in trail maintenance.
Skill in report writing and effective communication.
Skill in meeting deadlines.
Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
Skill in planning, assigning, and/or supervising the work of others.
Skill in prioritizing work schedules.
Skill in monitoring and inspecting the work performed by staff and contractors.
Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.
Skill in training others.
Skill in working with various groups of people in a way that displays aptitude and competence.
Ability to conduct purchasing tasks in compliance with TPWD guidelines and directives.
Ability to prepare reports in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Ability to perform duties in a safe manner.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to follow park rules and regulations.
Ability to handle complaints and emergencies in an effective manner.
Ability to trouble-shoot maintenance problems and effect solutions.
Ability to coordinate an alternative workforce.
Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Ability to organize preventative maintenance programs.
Ability to develop effective work methods.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to work with various groups of people.
Ability to perform manual labor such as 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 after hours.
Required to perform manual labor such as lifting supplies and materials, up to 50 lbs.
Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Required to work around possible hazardous conditions.
Required to operate a State vehicle.
Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.
Required to pass drug screening prior to employment.
Required to pass a previous employment drug testing history verification for all CDL positions held within the past two years.
Subject to random, post-accident and reasonable cause testing for the duration of employment.
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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