TPWD - Project Manager III (Regional Maintenance Specialist) (REOPEN)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department • Waco, TX

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the State Parks Regional Director, this position performs complex (journey-level) project management work including the oversight of all aspects of maintenance, repair and safety management functions of all Region 5 State Parks. Performs project management functions including program budget management, highly advanced consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning and implementing major agency programs including major repair, safety, alternative workforce, utilities systems management, fleet management, facilities management and equipment management. Responsible for effective coordination with appropriate park staff, Austin-based program staff and personnel from other divisions, other agencies and local entities on matters affecting assigned responsibilities. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of others. Conducts inspections of vehicles, equipment and facilities as required. 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
• Five years' experience in recreation related management or management of a facilities support program.
• Five years' experience in facility maintenance, utility systems maintenance, structural maintenance or construction field.
• Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology, Archeology or History.
• Purchasing experience in areas such as construction, maintenance and repair services, equipment/vehicles and commodities.
• Current Class "C" Water Operator (or higher) and Class "D" (or higher) Wastewater Operator licenses issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Current Project Manager/Project Management Professional Certification.
• Current Facilities Management Administrator Certification.
• Current Systems Maintenance Administrator Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs project management functions including program budget management, highly advanced consultative services and technical assistance work.
• Plans and implementing major agency programs including major repair, safety, alternative workforce, utilities systems management, fleet management, facilities management and equipment management.
• Responsible for effective coordination with appropriate park staff, Austin-based program staff and personnel from other divisions, other agencies and local entities on matters affecting assigned responsibilities.
• Plans, assigns and supervises the work of others.
• Conducts inspections of vehicles, equipment and facilities as required.

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 the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees