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

Systems Analyst I-VII

Army

25B, 25D, 25N, 255A, 255S, 26B

Systems Analyst I-VII

Navy

CT, CTM, CTR, IT, 181X, 182X, 681X, 682X, 781X, 782X

Systems Analyst I-VII

Coast Guard

IT, CYB10, CYB11, ISM

Systems Analyst I-VII

Marine Corps

0171, 8848, 8858

Systems Analyst I-VII

Air Force

3D0X2, 3D0X4

*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: Rubi Sidharta, (512) 389-8611

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: IT - Application Development, TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the application development manager, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves performing manual and automated Quality Assurance aspects of projects. Works with other Architects, Team leads, QA staff and project managers to analyze the requirements and testing if the applications conforms to the standards and requirements as well as to verify that the changes do not break any existing funtionalities. May serve as QA Analyst or QA Lead in projects and help directing other QA staff, managing QA infrastructure and having a good 'big picture' understanding of performing manual and automated QA activities. Has a good understanding of SDLC, web and mobile applications, infrastructure, security, data and accessibility aspects. 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 :

Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university.

Experience :

Seven years of full-time experience in performing Quality Assurance of enterprise applications in java and/or mobile applications.

Five years of programming experience in QA automation.

Three years of experience leading QA teams.

NOTE : Experience may have occurred concurrently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with testing coursework.

Experience :

Experience testing large and complex enterprise applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of architectural concepts for achieving end-to-end performance, scalability, availability, reliability, integration, accessibility and security.

Knowledge of current technological trends in software development and hardware architectures.

Knowledge of infrastructure for running web applications.

Knowledge of project management concepts.

Knowledge of creating ADA section 508 compliant web sites.

Skill in developing test cases for testing mobile and web applications.

Skill in writing scripts and performing automated and manual regression testing.

Skill in designing User Interface and translating into prototype.

Skill in using desktop tools, IDE's such as Eclipse.

Skill in writing SQL in industry standard relational databases and using SQL for analysis, migration and support of applications.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in SDLC and various aspects of Quality Assurance.

Skill in dealing with large volume of information, multiple projects and disparate users.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

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

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.

Skill in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Skill in participating in Joint Application Development sessions for requirement definition, system appraisals and process re-engineering projects.

Ability to serve as architect in Quality Assurance and guide other team members.

Ability to manage and coordinate changes in Application Development area.

Ability to take ownership and perform detailed work accurately.

Ability to work on multiple efforts and switch tasks based on priorities.

Ability to take instructions from management, architects and senior programmers and work in a team environment focusing on the common goal to be accomplished.

Ability to effectively estimate and report work and proactively request for more as bandwidth allows.

Ability to gather business requirements from customers.

Ability to follow standards for software development and perform the required steps during the different phases of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Ability to develop and support applications using rapid development methods/techniques.

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 overtime as necessary.

Required to provide after-hours support as needed.

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

May be required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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Closing Date: Jul 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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