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.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

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APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en


MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Manager I-VII

Army

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Manager I-VII

Navy

111X, 112X, 113X, 114X, 611X, 612X, 621X, 631X, 632X, 641X, 648X

Manager I-VII

Coast Guard

SEI15

Manager I-VII

Marine Corps

0203, 0207, 0302, 0520, 5502, 0602, 0802, 1802, 6302, 6502, 7202, 7208, 7210, 7220

Manager I-VII

Air Force

8U000, 9G100, 16GX, 41AX, 86M0, 86P0

Manager I-VII

Space Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

*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

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.


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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

HIRING CONTACT: Robin Riechers, (512) 389-4636

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Coastal Fisheries Director's Office, TPWD HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Coastal Fisheries Division Director, the Division Budget/Contract Coordinator performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of an agency's business function, division, or department. Responsible for planning and managerial oversight, direction and financial management of the Coastal Fisheries Division. Provides oversight, direction and management of daily operations and activities involving financial management, contract/grant management, human resources, procurement and program analysis. The Budget and Contract Manager identifies and compiles program needs. Manages, oversees and supervises financial and procurement activities for all regional and field administrative staff, and provides direct supervision to the division budget analyst and two staff services officers. Requires confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, planning, and exceptional communication skills to accomplish assignments with agency-wide and state-wide impact. Functions as key participant in the Division's policy and procedures development, long and short-range program management goals and objectives and evaluates compliance with established policies and procedures. Develops and evaluates budget requests; monitors and tracks budget expenditures, setting priorities and ensuring the use of appropriated funds, including federal grants, are maximized. Responsible at a Division and agency level for special projects to establish and further Coastal Fisheries Division goals and objectives. Works with multiple federal programs, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and other funding partners to carry out the contract/grant initiatives of the division. 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.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or closely related field.

Experience :

Four years of progressively responsible experience involving budget/financial accounting and support programs, experience must include working with large budgets, complex accounting systems, fixed assets, and federal grant program.

Two years of work experience providing procurement/contract support in a governmental agency.

Experience with an integrated financial system.

Two years of experience as a full-line supervisor or three years of experience in a non-supervisory position that required leadership skills and implementing program directives.

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.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within six months of employment, a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification.

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

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Education :

One additional year of the required experience involving direction of budget/financial accounting and support programs in an automated environment, experience must include working with procurement, budgets, complex accounting systems, fixed assets, and federal grant programs, may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience involving direction of budget/financial accounting and support programs in an automated environment, experience must include working with large budgets, complex accounting systems, fixed assets, and federal grant program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience :

Five years of progressively responsible experience involving government budgeting, purchasing, accounting and federal grant programs.

Two years of experience with the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Knowledge of state agency purchasing rules and regulations.

Knowledge of state agency budgeting and funding.

Knowledge of Texas Legislative Appropriation Processes.

Knowledge of program planning, implementation and analysis.

Knowledge of contract management policies and procedures, federal and state laws, their requirements and limitations.

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

Skill in working with large integrated financial systems and client-server technology.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other agencies.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.

Skill in budgeting and analysis of expenditure data.

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

Skill in making sound judgment decision making.

Skill in communicating, interpreting, planning, and coordinating policies and procedures.

Skill in problem solving /troubleshooting and researching information.

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts; devise solutions to problems; prepare concise reports and briefings and evaluate policies and procedures.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

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

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to develop and analyze processes, procedures and policies for administrative functions.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to provide direction and guidance to division managers, supervisors and subordinate staff.

Ability to interpret and apply state and federal rules and regulations.

Ability to develop and implement techniques for evaluating programs.

Ability to interpret, plan, create, coordinate, implement and evaluate guidelines, procedures, and policies.

Ability to represent the division at meetings, responding to legislative, audit, federal and interagency inquiries.

Ability to provide technical guidance to others.

Ability to work well with people.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Required to work on holidays, weekends and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as necessary.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Required to operate a state vehicle.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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