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

Job Description:

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

Description

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.

HIRING CONTACT: Angelica Anderson, 903-344-1116, Email Address: [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Fort Boggy State Park, 4994 State Highway 75 South, Centerville, TX, 75833

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Lead Maintenance Specialist, this position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work and is responsible for assisting with daily maintenance and repairs of facilities, grounds, and equipment of Fort Boggy State Park. Performs preventative maintenance (inspecting/cleaning) of facilities, group areas, grounds and camping areas as needed. Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, power tools and other gasoline powered equipment. Provides quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registering visitors using an automated registration system. Assists with enforcing park rules and regulations to ensure visitor safety and protection of park resources. Performs resource management tasks and interpretation of natural resources. Serves as the Additional Duty Safety Officer and completes all safety inspections and reports to maintain compliance. Prepares, submits, and maintains reports and documentation related to maintenance of facility, grounds, equipment and vehicles. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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:

Three years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid state driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses.

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:

Education:

Vocational training in areas such as electrical, carpentry, mechanical, or plumbing repairs.

Experience:

Experience working with the public.

Experience coordinating and facilitating a formal safety program.

Experience working with computers, MS Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, TEAMS, cloud-based platforms, file sharing, and internet.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of general custodial duties and maintenance techniques.

Knowledge of building and facility repair techniques such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, equipment and vehicle repair and grounds maintenance.

Knowledge of safety program operations and associated reporting requirements and procedures.

Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Knowledge of report creation and maintaining documentation of facility, grounds, vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other software.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in using standard office equipment.

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

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.

Ability to create basic reports and maintenance logs.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to conduct and maintain safety program.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.

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 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 emergencies and on-call situations.

Required to work overtime as necessary.

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 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 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

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 2026-08-28

Salary:

$3920.64 - 3920.64 Monthly