TPWD - Maintenance Supervisor II (Lead Operations Ranger)

Maintenance Supervisor II (Lead Operations Ranger) Organization: Parks and Wildlife DepartmentPrimary Location: Texas-JasperWork Locations: SP-Martin Dies JR SP634 Park Road 48 South Jasper, TX 75951Job: Installation, Maintenance, and RepairEmployee Status: RegularSchedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Travel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeState Job Code: 9054Salary Admin Plan: AGrade: 18Salary (Pay Basis): 4,705.53-4,705.53 (Monthly)Number of Openings: 1Overtime Status: Non-exemptTPWD 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.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.GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Assistant Park Superintendent, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) maintenance and construction supervisory work. Responsible for Lead Maintenance Specialist duties at Martin Dies, Jr State Park. Serves as the team leader for the field maintenance specialist staff by giving guidance, providing leadership, submitting work plans, scheduling workload and assisting with the maintenance and repairs of facilities, grounds, and equipment. Responsible for financial management functions with regard to maintenance and repair budgets and purchasing. Provides customer service and public relations functions. Assists with the planning and implementation of natural and cultural resource management programs. 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, volunteer, or alternative workforce. NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently. Licensure: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid state driver's license. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education: Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience in facility, equipment or grounds maintenance, with a maximum substitution of two years.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Vocational training in areas such as electrical, carpentry, mechanical, or plumbing repairs. Experience: Five years of general maintenance experience in repairing buildings, equipment, plumbing, or electrical systems; or grounds maintenance experience such as operating lawn mowers, tractors, trucks, power or hand tools. Experience working with the public in a park or recreational setting. Experience working with personal computers, MS Office programs or similar software platforms; including Windows operating system; Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, TEAMS, cloud-based platforms and file sharing, and internet. Knowledge of state government purchasing procedures.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 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 10% 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. TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER