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

• Job Title

• Dates of employment (month/year)

• Hours worked per week

• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number

• Description of duties performed

• Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences 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.

• Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.

• 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.

• Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• 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

Program Specialist I-VII

Army

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Specialist I-VII

Navy

OS, YN, YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X

Program Specialist I-VII

Coast Guard

OS, YN, OSS, PERS

Program Specialist I-VII

Marine Corps

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Specialist I-VII

Air Force

3F0X1

Program Specialist 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.



HIRING CONTACT: Catherine McClendon, (512) 389-8657 Email Address: catherine.mcclendon@tpwd.texas.gov

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of a Sustainability Program Manager, this position performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work and is responsible for performing support work and technical assistance involving planning and implementing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Sustainability Program statewide. Work involves developing and evaluating programs that support agency sustainability efforts and goals by providing support and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and/or the public. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use if 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 four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Experience:

One year experience in sustainability-related program implementation, which may include environmental education, energy conservation/renewable energy systems, waste and recycling, water conservation, or air quality;

One year's experience producing reports and presentations;

One year's experience in training and marketing methods, including creating social media content.

Note: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license;

Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, accreditation as U.S. Green Building Council LEED Associate.

Note: Retention of position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses, certifications, and accreditations.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of full-time experience in sustainability-related program implementation, which may include environmental education, energy conservation/renewable energy systems, waste and recycling, water conservation, or air quality may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with major coursework in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy/Water Conservation, Waste Diversion, or closely related field.

Experience:

Two years' experience in sustainability-related program implementation, which may include environmental education, energy conservation/renewable energy systems, waste and recycling, water conservation, or air quality;

Two years' experience in producing reports and presentations;

Two years' experience in training and marketing methods, including creating social media content.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Local, state, and federal laws related to the program area.

Public administration techniques.

Training and marketing techniques.

Program management processes and techniques.

Research techniques.

Sustainable practices (i.e., efficiency, water conservation, waste minimization, air quality, etc.).

Skill in:

Identifying measures or indicators of program performance.

Working with personnel at all levels of the organization and building effective working relationships.

Gathering information and producing professional reports.

Verbal and written communication.

Creating social media content.

Ability to:

Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.

Devise solutions to problems.

Administer and market programs.

Prepare reports.

Develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively.

Speak in public and to small and large audiences.

Research new ideas, products, and techniques.

Provide guidance to others.

Conduct work activity in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday;

Required to work overtime, as necessary;

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

Required to travel 15% with possible overnight stays;

May be required to operate a State vehicle;

Non-smoking work environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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Closing Date: Jan 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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