TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger - Additional Duty Safety Officer)

Texas A&M International; Whitney (TX); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Group insurance

Retirement and pension

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking a Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger - ADSO) to manage park facilities, grounds and equipment at Lake Whitney State Park. You will operate trucks, mowers, hand tools and power tools, provide visitor services and assist with revenue collection.

The position requires a high school diploma, 3 years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work varied hours, including emergencies, with independence and teamwork

Formación

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Three years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain park facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, hand tools and power tools.
• Provide visitor services by issuing permits and collecting revenue.
• Enforce park rules and regulations and assist in safety programs.

Conocimientos

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hand and power tools

Cash handling

Teamwork

Independent work

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger - Additional Duty Safety Officer)

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:Adam Bain, 254-694-3793, [e-mail]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:Lake Whitney State Park, 433 FM 1244, Whitney, TX 76692

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent and Lead Ranger, this position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work including all phases in the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds and equipment for Lake Whitney State Park.Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, hand tools and power tools.Provides quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information.Serves as the Additional Duty Safety Officer (ADSO).Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks and interprets the park's natural resources.Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Performs additional duties as assigned.Comply 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 a valid State driver's 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

Experience in customer service, outdoor education and/or public relations.

Experience in implementing a safety program or SORM ADSO training.

Experience working with volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of general facility, equipment and grounds maintenance.

Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.

Knowledge of accounting/accountability of revenue collection.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in using standard office equipment.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.

Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.

Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to perform manual labor includes 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 hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations.

Required to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

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 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 attachedRÉSUMÉ. 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.

WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.

If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the `Create a Résumé' link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website .

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

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.

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: