TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III; Operations Ranger​/Site Safety Officer

Job Title TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger/Site 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.

Under the direction of the Assistant Park Superintendent and daily supervision by the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work and is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, equipment operations and visitor services for Pedernales Falls State Park.

Performs routine preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) of facilities, grounds and equipment.

Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers and power tools.

Provides information to park visitors and general public. Issues permits, collects revenue and conducts automated visitor registration.

Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks and interprets the parks natural resources.

Responsible for the application of herbicides in the park in compliance with all state regulations. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs duties as the Park Safety Officer.

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

• Graduation from High School or GED.

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

• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days a valid State drivers 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.

• Experience in building and facility repair techniques such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or mechanical.
• Experience working with the public.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience in public relations.
• Experience managing a safety program.

• Current National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II (FFT2) certification.

• Knowledge of general facility, equipment and grounds maintenance techniques and repairs.
• Knowledge of general custodial duties.
• Knowledge of park operations and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, equipment and vehicle repairs.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• 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 making independent, sound, timely decisions.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in training others.
• Ability to perform manual labor such as grounds, facility and trail maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, or blueprints.
• Ability to estimate materials.
• Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to provide guidance to others.
• Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.
• Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

• Required to work in a public park with overnight camping and day use.
• Required to work 40 hours per week, includes flexible 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 emergency situations and on-call situations.
• Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.
• May be required to operate a State vehicle.
• Non-smoking environment in State buildings and…