TPWD - Motor Vehicle Technician IV (Law Enforcement Boat/Motor Vehicle Mechanic IV)

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: Capt. Tyler Zaruba, (832) 840-6312, Tyler.Zaruba@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Law Enforcement Region 4 District 1, 1017 CR 171, Angleton, TX 77515

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the regional Game Warden Captain, this position performs advanced (senior-level) motor vehicle maintenance and repair work, including, maintenance and operation of department-owned boats, outboard motors, boat trailers, and vehicles. Maintains department maintenance facilities in clean and organized manner. Work is performed independently but is subject to review while in progress or upon completion. Provides guidance to less tenured technicians. Works under limited 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience:

Four years' experience as a motor vehicle mechanic OR Four years' experience in boat motor repair.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

NOTE: If position is assigned to 80 feet patrol boat, four years' experience as a Law Enforcement Division Motor Vehicle Mechanic II is required. Two of those four years experience must have been operating offshore vessels in excess of 50 feet PLUS maintaining diesel engines.

Licensure:

Must possess a valid class "A" Texas Commercial driver's license OR must possess a valid class "C" Texas driver's license and convert to a class "A" Commercial driver's license within 6 months of employment.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Certified Marine Tech and/or ASE Certified mechanic

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of trailer, boat, and boat motor maintenance and repair;

Knowledge of the operation of vehicles and boats;

Knowledge of preventive maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment;

Knowledge of welding principles;

Knowledge of basic carpentry task;

Knowledge of fiberglass repairs;

Knowledge in the use of personal computers;

Knowledge of safety practices and principles;

Knowledge of departmental policies and recordkeeping procedures;

Knowledge of electrical and computerized systems and emission control systems;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in training others;

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;

Skill in meeting deadlines;

Skill in problem solving;

Skill in using hand, electric and air operated tools;

Skill in locating and diagnosing defective mechanical problems;

*Skills required if position is assigned to 80 patrol boat:

Skill in preparing, processing, and filing documentation of maintenance inspections and repairs;

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;

Skill in training others;

Skill in performing inspection maintenance and basic repair of AC and DC electric systems;

Skill in performing inspection, maintenance and basic repair of diesel engines;

Skill in using Loran, radar, and Global Positioning Systems;

Skill in using offshore navigation plotting and charting;

Skill in conducting advanced repairs of boats, outboard motors, boat trailers, and vehicles;

Skill in conducting routine maintenance inspections on department boats, outboard motors, boat trailers and vehicles;

Skill in conducting diagnostic analysis of malfunctioning boats, outboard motors, boat trailers and vehicles;

Skill in conducting major overhaul of outboard motor;

Skill in preparing, processing and filing documentation of maintenance inspections and repairs;

Ability to accurately follow instructions;

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

Ability to promote, establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with Law Enforcement staff and other division and agency personnel;

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding divisional and agency business;

Ability to follow purchasing policies and procedures;

Ability to conduct fiberglass repair;

Ability to perform basic carpentry tasks;

Ability to use hand, electric and air operated tools;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to work as a member of a team;

Ability to estimate repairs;

Ability to maintain accurate records;

Ability to provide guidance to 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 adjust to changing schedules;

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check to maintain employment;

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;

Required to pass drug screening prior to employment;

Required to pass a previous employment drug testing history verification for all CDL positions held within the past two years;

Subject to random, post-accident and reasonable cause testing for the duration of employment;

Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels;

Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;

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.

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: 2026-11-24