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.

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.


PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include

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  Job Title
  
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  Dates of employment (month/year)
  
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  Hours worked per week
  
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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number
  
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  Description of duties performed
  
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  Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.
  
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  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.
  
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  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.
  
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  College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) 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 with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  
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  Work In Texas (WIT) Applications : WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit .
  

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

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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:

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  Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
  
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  Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  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.
  
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  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.




HIRING CONTACT: Timothy Birdsong, (512) 389-4744

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Two possible locations: East Texas Fish Hatchery, 900 CR218, Brookeland, Texas 75931 or A. E. Wood Fish Hatchery, 507 Staples Road, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Inland Fisheries Deputy Division Director, position performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of an agency's business function, division, or department. Responsible for providing leadership, personnel management, budget administration, operational and strategic planning, and program delivery for the freshwater fish hatchery system, consisting of the A.E. Wood State Fish Hatchery (San Marcos), Dundee State Fish Hatchery (Electra), John D. Parker East Texas Fish Hatchery (Brookeland), Possum Kingdom State Fish Hatchery (Graham), Analytical Services Laboratory (San Marcos), the fish hatchery component of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (Athens), and the fish hatchery component of the Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center (Mountain Home). Provides administrative support and direct supervision of fish hatchery managers, performs planning and administration of the hatchery system budget, and performs program planning and delivery of statewide fish culture and stocking programs, which produce and stock 12 to 15 million sport fish in over 400 waterbodies annually. Administers fish production and stocking programs for a variety of species including Largemouth Bass, Guadalupe Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, forage species, and native freshwater species recognized as State Threatened, State Endangered, and/or Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Provides administrative oversight and support, assembles annual fish production assignments, coordinates and conducts annual program evaluations, and facilitates and enables applied research to continually enhance program efficiencies and effectiveness. Monitors, coordinates, facilitates, and manages construction, renovation, enhancement, repair, or replacement of equipment and facilities, including serving as subject matter expert and project manager for capital construction and repair projects. Provides leadership for hatchery staff and coordinates closely with the Deputy Division Director, Division Director, Division Budget Manager, other regional/program directors, and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve Division and Agency goals and priorities. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency and Division rules, regulations, and procedures.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's OR higher degree in fisheries or natural resource science with substantial coursework in fisheries or in a related social or economic field.

Experience :

Five years of experience of a progressively responsible nature in fisheries management, fish culture, fisheries-related data analysis, research, planning, program or policy development and/or field-executed management;

Three years of experience supervising positions or leading teams.

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.

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

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a fisheries or closely related natural resource science field may substitute for one year of required experience in a progressively responsible nature in fisheries management, fish culture, fisheries-related data analysis, research, planning, program or policy development and/or field-executed management. Substitution does not apply to the three years of supervisory experience.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in a fisheries or a closely related natural resource science field may substitute for two years of required experience in a progressively responsible nature in fisheries management, fish culture, fisheries-related data analysis, research, planning, program or policy development and/or field-executed management. Substitution does not apply to the three years of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in fisheries science, aquaculture, fisheries management, aquatic ecology, natural resources management, or closely related field.

Experience :

Five years of governmental supervisory experience of a progressive nature in fisheries management, fish culture, fisheries-related data analysis, research, planning, program or policy development and/or field-executed management.

Five years of experience in developing and managing budgets.

Five years of experience in working with varied constituent groups.

Direct experience interacting with Commissions, Boards, Committees, Advisory Groups, Legislature, and regulatory agencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of fish culture techniques for warmwater and cold-water species.

Knowledge of fisheries management, freshwater ecosystems, fish culture, and fisheries policy issues.

Knowledge of relevant laws, theory, and practices of fisheries science.

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

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in logistics, planning, and implementation of fisheries management and fish culture programs.

Skill in supervising and developing teamwork within a group of trained individuals.

Skill in working with a variety of constituent groups, including public and national governmental entities.

Skill in problem solving with staff and building and leading a team of cross-unit individuals toward a common goal.

Skill in negotiating with and coordinating efforts of large groups to reach consensus among competing interests.

Skill in developing service-oriented operations and forming positive, productive working relationships with agency staff, other agencies, and the general public.

Skill in interpreting agency policies and procedures.

Skill in effectively presenting policy proposals and planning documents to a variety of audiences and to work effectively with fisheries managers in evaluating those proposals and results.

Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and prepare program documents.

Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Ability to work as a team member to accomplish objectives.

Ability to make sound judgments regarding program direction, allocation of available resources and providing overall guidance on issues.

Ability to establish goals and objectives.

Ability to be creative and innovative in developing and implementation plans.

Ability to analyze processes, determine alternatives and recommend solutions.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work from 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 15% 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: Nov 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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