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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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor 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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  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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  Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility
  
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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.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Staff Services Officer I-V

Army

36B, 42A, 51C, 89A, 92A, 92Z, 36A, 42B, 42H, 51C, 70C, 70F, 92A, 420A, 920A, 920B

Staff Services Officer I-V

Navy

LS, LSS, PS, YN, YNS, 120X, 641X

Staff Services Officer I-V

Coast Guard

SK, YN, F&S, FIN10, PERS, SEI11, SEI15, WEPS

Staff Services Officer I-V

Marine Corps

0111, 0147, 0161, 0171, 0431, 0491, 3152, 4821, 8411, 8412, 0102, 0160, 0170, 0430, 2102, 4801, 4802, 4803, 4804, 4810, 6607, 8840, 8862

Staff Services Officer I-V

Air Force

2G0X1, 3F0X1, 3F1X1, 4A1X1, 8A200, 8U000, 16GX, 20C0, 30C0, 38FX, 60C0, 63AX, 63G0, 63S0

Staff Services Officer I-V

Space Force

63A

*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: Courtney Riggs, (512) 389-4847, courtney.riggs@tpwd.texas.gov

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

NOTE: INTERNAL POSTING, OPEN TO TPWD EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Under the direction of Law Enforcement Division Budget Manager, this position performs advanced (senior-level) staff services work. Plans, directs, and oversees duties involving several staff services functions such as human resources, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, training, payroll, records management, and/or property management. Oversees and/or develops programs and adjusts methods and procedures to comply with legislative, agency or divisional changes. Plans and coordinates special and administrative assignments and/or programs. Plans, develops and coordinates policies for activities and assists with inquiries requiring the interpretation of regulations, regulations, policies and procedures. Provides assistance to and coordinates activities among several staff services functions and roles such as directors, supervisors/managers, and/or staff. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.



Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

% of Time

Essential Job Duties by Category

80%

Human Resource, Training and/or Payroll Duties:

In consultation with the Human Resources Division, prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and documents. Plans and coordinates special and administrative assignments or programs. Oversees, develops and coordinates varied records processing activities requiring the application of policies and procedures. Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations. Provides training for staff in several staff services areas. Coordinate and participate with developing job postings and screening applicants, and guide staff regarding policy and procedure questions on promotions, demotions, merit increases, transfers, and separation of employees. May process employee payroll changes, handle employee leave requests, assist with position control and serve as leave coordinator.

15%

Purchasing, Accounting and/or Budgeting Duties:

Develops, prepares and monitors large comprehensive budgets and assists in development, preparation, monitoring, analyzing, forecasting and other budget related actions. Prepares budget/expense reports. Purchasing level access may be granted up to 25K approval authority to monitor, track and approve purchase orders. May monitor contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. O rder and track merchandise, supplies, and equipment in accordance with state and agency requirements. May prepare and track all procurement requests in accordance with all state and agency requirements. Oversee the processing of purchase orders, coordinate and monitor expenditures, and maintain inventory.

5%

Marginal Job Duties:

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience :

Seven years of administrative support experience.

One year of experience in overseeing, planning, directing, or performing staff services functions such as office management, business administration, human resource administration, purchasing or budget preparation work.

Experience providing assistance to several positions such as directors, supervisors/managers, and/or staff related to various staff services functions.

Experience preparing, editing, or distributing comprehensive correspondence, reports, forms or documents.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure :

Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license.

Must successfully complete the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Basic Texas Purchaser Course within six months of employment hire date if required by agency or divisional leadership.

Must successfully complete the Certified Texas Contract Developer certification training if required by agency or divisional leadership.

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

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Experience :

Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university with coursework in management, business administration, human resource administration, accounting may substitute for one year of the required experience in administrative support, with a maximum substitution 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience :

Experience supervising the work of others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge fiscal control or budgeting techniques or practices.

Knowledge of administrative support.

Knowledge of human resource administration.

Skill in coordinating activities.

Skill in the use of a computer and/or applicable software.

Skill in critical thinking.

Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Virtual meeting platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc) and/or Adobe products.

Ability to study or evaluate programs and propose recommendations.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to analyze and solve work problems.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

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

May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and hours other than regularly scheduled with supervisor approval.

May be required to operate a state vehicle.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

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

Required to follow non-smoking policy in all state buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Closing Date: Apr 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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