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

IT Business Analyst I-V

Army

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

IT Business Analyst I-V

Navy

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

IT Business Analyst I-V

Coast Guard

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

IT Business Analyst I-V

Marine Corps

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

IT Business Analyst I-V

Air Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

IT Business Analyst I-V

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: Chris Cerny, (512)389-4594 or chris.cerny@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Headquarters, Wildlife Administration, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Branch Chief of Administration and Research, the Wildlife Division Business Analyst performs highly complex (senior-level) business analysis work and is responsible for ensuring that information technology (IT) solutions effectively support the business needs of the division. Primary job responsibilities focus on the development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Texas Wildlife Information Management Services (TWIMS), Land Management Assistance (LMA), Texas Hunt & Fish, and TPW Permitting applications. Consults on other IT systems as assigned. Partners with internal business units to review, assess, and create business processes. Gathers and documents user and system requirements. Works directly with internal and external IT teams to ensure delivery of required functionality. Oversees and conducts user acceptance testing; performs post-implementation support for systems; and supports the systems development life cycle. Works under limited supervision, with considerable 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 degree.

Experience :

Two years of experience performing business analysis or computer systems analysis work for business applications.

Licensure :

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid state driver's license.

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

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Experience :

Two years of experience performing work related to implementation of regulatory programs or implementing business processes controlled by statute, regulation, or other formal procedural documentation that can be verified may substitute for one year of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience :

Experience working in an information technology environment performing computer system analysis, requirements gathering for web and mobile applications.

Experience leading a project team(s) to implement information technology solutions.

Experience with reading and interpretation of Texas statutes and regulations.

Experience with management of Texas' natural resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of web and mobile application development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement.

Knowledge of relational databases.

Knowledge of technology used to develop custom business applications.

Knowledge of the project management phases and software development lifecycle.

Knowledge of contract management.

Skill in analyzing business processes and communicating the results of the analyses.

Skill in writing and documenting system requirements, business proposals, workflow processes, project deliverable schedules, and reports.

Skill in the analysis and design of relational database applications.

Skill in Geographic Information Systems.

Skill in software testing processes.

Skill in the use of SQL to develop ad hoc queries.

Skill in in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (including Visio).

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in training others.

Ability to supervise staff, direct their work, and serve as a team lead to accomplish tasks.

Ability to gather requirements through user interviews, observing job performance and/or performing the job in order to inform the development of an automated solution.

Ability to communicate effectively with and gain support from stakeholders, management, functional experts and technical personnel.

Ability to participate in Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions for requirements definition, system appraisals and process re-engineering, and to assist in publishing the results for both technical and non-technical staff.

Ability to review, evaluate and test software, document test results, and communicate the information to technical and non-technical staff.

Ability to coordinate with outside vendors and contractors to complete projects and service requests; and define, assign, and evaluate their work.

Ability to communicate with staff on how to use software in a clear and effective manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

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

Required to work overtime as necessary.

Required to travel 25% with possible overnight stays.

Required to operate a state vehicle.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Closing Date: Sep 23, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

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