TPWD - Maintenance Supervisor II (Lead Operations Ranger/UPO)

Texas Department of Public Safety; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Public Safety seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to manage the operational and maintenance functions at Goliad State Park. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain facilities to provide visitors with quality experiences. This is a senior-level position requiring a strong background in maintenance, supervisory experience, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a public park setting.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Group insurance

Retirement and pension

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Four years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience required.
• Two years supervisory or team leader experience required.
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and grounds.
• Provides leadership to classified, hourly, and volunteer staff.
• Ensures regulatory compliance in maintenance operations.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical Repair

Carpentry

Project Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application 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. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. 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.

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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

*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.

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 the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

HIRING CONTACT: Jared Ramirez, [phone]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Goliad State Park, 108 Park Road 6, Goliad, TX 77963

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent and Assistant Park Superintendent, this position is responsible for highly complex (senior-level) supervisory maintenance and construction work. Oversees the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities, grounds, and equipment within the State Park, including all associated administrative duties as related to the maintenance functions. Coordinates work schedules and duties and ensures follow through. Provides leadership to classified, hourly, and volunteer staff. Performs daily routine maintenance and cleaning of facilities and grounds. Duties include but are not limited to mowing, trimming, garbage collection, cleaning restrooms, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, and vehicle maintenance. Other duties include oversite of park Historic Buildings, Ruins, and Historic Landscapes; enforcing park rules and regulations; electronically and in writing preparing reports and record keeping; overseeing park game pens and park herds; working with other staff in an effective manner; assisting with interpretive programs, special events, visitor services; and providing a high degree of customer service. Operates and maintains various types of equipment including hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors, and trucks. Responsible for financial management functions of the maintenance and repair budgets and purchasing activities. Ensures the regulatory compliance in all utility operations required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Assists with park and department safety program. Distributes herbicides/pesticides in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. 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 facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience;

Two years supervisory or team leader experience, which may include oversight of paid staff, volunteers, or alternate workforce.

NOTE: Experience may have been obtained concurrently.

Licensure :

Applicant must possess a valid State driver’s license;

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 1 year of employment, a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 1 year of employment, a class “D” Water and Wastewater license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience :

Experience with a wide-range of construction, repair, and maintenance-related fields including the management and operation of Water and Wastewater Systems;

Experience in project management and oversight of a complex operation with frequently changing priorities;

Experience in customer service and/or public relations;

Experience in purchasing methods and procedures

Licensure :

Current Wastewater Class “D” license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry to enable making minor repairs to park facilities;

Knowledge of park operations and maintenance practices;

Knowledge of general custodial duties;

Knowledge of basic mathematics;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in applying worker safety programs to work situations;

Skill in using basic computer operations and office equipment;

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner;

Skill in performing minor repairs to vehicles and other equipment;

Skill in construction, repair, and maintenance techniques, including but not limited to skill in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and mechanical repairs;

Skill in initiating, monitoring, and completing minor repair projects or construction projects within specified deadlines;

Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment;

Skill in effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring completion;

Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others;

Skill in making independent, sound, and timely decisions;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to work as a member of a team;

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and frequent interruptions to work flow;

Ability to effectively train, supervise, and provide leadership to classified and hourly personnel, and park volunteers;

Ability to utilize computers to prepare and complete required reports;

Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor regarding complaints, emergency situations, and stressful work environments;

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 high visitation public park with overnight camping;

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 emergency situations;

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 occasional overnight stays;

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures;

Non-smoking environment in state office buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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