TPWD - Maintenance Specialist IV (Operations Ranger/Utility Plant Operator)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience:

Four years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.

Licensure:

Must possess a valid State driver's license. Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a class "D" Ground Water license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Must possess or be able to obtain, within three years of employment, a class "C" Ground Water license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a class "D" Wastewater license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

NOTE:

Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses and compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) Criminal Conviction Guidelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Experience working with the public. Experience with water and/or wastewater systems.

Licensure:

Current class C Groundwater and class D Wastewater license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management and conservation principles. Knowledge of facility, equipment and grounds maintenance repair programs and repair techniques. Knowledge of public water and wastewater systems. Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Skill in effective verbal and written communication. Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment. Skill in using standard office equipment. Skill in basic report writing and developing and maintaining records. 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 and timely decisions. Ability to uniformly and consistently interpret and assist in enforcing park rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to work under stressful conditions. 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 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 adjust to changing schedules. 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 possible overnight stays. Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures. Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

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