TPWD - Maintenance Supervisor II (Lead Operations Ranger/Utility Plant Operator)

Job 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: Adam Bowers, 940-528-2211, Email Address: adam.bowers@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Lake Arrowhead State Park, 229 Park Rd 63, Wichita Falls, TX 76310

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Park Superintendent and Park Superintendent, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) maintenance and construction supervisory work including specialty level maintenance, leadership, and administrative duties of Lake Arrowhead State Park. Duties include but are not limited to: purchasing using procurement card, purchase order, requisition and bid solicitation; project and daily tasks organization, management, tracking and quality control; staff supervision and leadership; cultural and natural resource management; advanced electrical work, plumbing work, historic facility maintenance, repair and preservation. Responsible for the repairs and maintenance of large equipment and vehicles. Provides technical assistance to Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) workforces when present in the park. Participates in the agency safety program. Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the park's water systems per Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Parks & Wildlife rules and regulations. Additional duties may include but are not limited to general facility maintenance, landscaping, preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) duties, report preparation and submittal, staff training, customer service and interpretive programs. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Preforms additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulation and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience:

Four years of experience in facility, grounds or equipment maintenance.

Two years of experience as a supervisor or team leader, which may include oversight of paid staff, volunteers or alternate workforces.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Must possess at the time of hire, a valid State driver's license.

Must possess or be able to obtain within three months of employment, a Non-Commercial Political Pesticide Applicators license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a class 'D' Water and 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:

Five years general maintenance experience in repairing buildings, equipment, plumbing or electrical systems.

Five years experience in grounds maintenance to include the operation of lawn mowers, tractors, trucks and power or hand tools.

Three years experience working with the public.

One year experience in administrative duties to include purchasing, and developing/maintaining files and supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of minor construction and repair projects to facilities using skills such as plumbing, electrical, welding and carpentry.

Knowledge of ground maintenance and turf grass management techniques.

Knowledge of resource management principles.

Knowledge of revenue collection.

Knowledge of basic utility plant operations.

Knowledge of general work site safety.

Knowledge of plumbing and heating systems.

Knowledge of electrical systems.

Knowledge of sanitation practices.

Knowledge of fire and safety regulations and procedures.

Knowledge of inspection procedures.

Knowledge of local building codes.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

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

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

Skill in inventory control to include purchasing, organization and distribution.

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 the use of tools and equipment.

Skill in prioritizing work schedules.

Skill in monitoring and inspecting the work performed by staff and contractors.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to work with the public.

Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment such as chain saws, drills, lawn equipment, tractors, trucks, specialized golf course, and other mechanized equipment.

Ability to organize and maintain computerized maintenance and repair records.

Ability to effectively train, coordinate work, and provide leadership to employees, park volunteers, and TDCJ inmates.

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

Ability to serve as a team leader.

Ability to estimate work hours and plan work schedules.

Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Ability to organize preventive maintenance programs; Ability to develop effective work methods.

Ability to draw rough sketches of proposed projects.

Ability to supervise the work of others.

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 hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 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 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: 2026-09-24