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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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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:
Job Classification
Service
Military Specialty
Engineer I-VI
Army
12A, 120A, 881A
Engineer I-VI
Navy
122X, 144X, 150X, 151X, 152X, 184X, 510X, 613X, 623X, 653X, 713X, 723X, 753X
Engineer I-VI
Coast Guard
AEN10, AVI, CEN10, ENG, MAT, MSSE, NEN10, OAP16
Engineer I-VI
Marine Corps
1120, 1302, 8820, 8824, 8826, 8831, 8832, 8834,
Engineer I-VI
Air Force
32EX, 61DX, 62EX
*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: Andrea Szigeti, (512) 389-8434PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Designing anything to be built anywhere in Texas. Join our Design Project Management Branch of design professionals and the larger Texas Parks and Wildlife family as an Engineer to serve the wild places and people of Texas. Rewarding work within a mission-driven conservation agency on a broad range of project @types all over the State.
This is an opportunity to become the go to person for quick-turnaround mechanical/electrical engineering expertise for one of the more exciting and dynamic agencies in the State of Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needs a results-oriented engineer to provide engineering design for facilities at varied locations such as state parks in all regions, fresh and saltwater fish hatcheries, historic buildings sites, Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), and other interesting sites within the TPWD system.
Projects will vary widely and are mainly part of the State Parks division Minor Construction Portfolio, which typically range anywhere from $30k - $500k in construction cost and require efficient design, thoughtful consideration of the projects scope, impact to the site, and operability by the user. The successful candidate will be the engineering design professional for the Minor Construction Team, working primarily with the State Parks Facility Management team and with other design professionals in the Infrastructure Division, depending on the project.
To execute the required work, periodic travel will be necessary to TPWD sites statewide.
Under the direction of the Minor Construction Program Manager, the Engineer/Design Project Manager performs highly complex (senior-level) (Engineer III) or advanced (senior-level) (Engineer IV) engineering work and will oversee complex engineering design, project management, scoping, research, and documentation tasks in support of the Infrastructure Division and the Minor Construction Program. Performs engineering design and project management work and provides leadership in the design process. Collaborates with other staff members including Architects, Engineers, Design Project Managers, Program Managers, Construction Project Managers and Contract Managers and with outside consultants performing design work for the Agency including Architects, Landscape Architects, and Engineers. Provides consultant liaison services to internal and external organizations regarding the design project and its concepts, solutions to problems, and changes in policies and laws. Develops project budgets, schedules
