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TPWD MISSIONTo 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 includeJob Title
Dates of employment (month/year)
Hours worked per week
Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number
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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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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 and#8220;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. NEED HELP? Watch our VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBSJob ClassificationServiceMilitary SpecialtyPurchaser I-VIIArmy36B, 51C, 89A, 92A, 92Y, 92Z, 36A, 51C, 51Z, 92A, 920A, 920BPurchaser I-VIINavyLS, LSS, 310X, 651X, 751XPurchaser I-VIICoast GuardSK, FS, FIN10, SEI16Purchaser I-VIIMarine Corps3043, 3044, 4100, 4133, 6672, 8060, 8640, 0402, 3002, 3006, 3010, 4130, 6602, 6604, 8057, 8058, 8059, 8060, 8061, 8640Purchaser I-VIIAir Force2G0X1, 2S0X1, 4A1X1, 6C0X1, 20C0, 21RX, 60C0, 62S0, 63AX, 63G0, 63S0Purchaser I-VIISpace Force63A*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.pdfMILITARY 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: Shatoya R. Smith, (512) 389-8630PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Budget/Procurement, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas, 78744 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the procurement process efficiently. Training Materials, Coaching, and Hands-On training available to ensure success.Under the direction of the Procurement Team Lead, this position is responsible for performing highly complex (senior-level) purchasing, contracting, and procurement work with some emphasis on complex contract management work. Work involves procuring technology commodities, equipment, software and services using applicable guidelines, policies, rules, and laws and developing and evaluating a broad range of technology related contracts. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and prepares highly technical specifications, procurement documents and amendments, conducts bid openings and tabulates bids, evaluates and analyzes bids, approves purchase orders, reviews and reports vendor performance deficiencies. Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement. Assists divisions to ensure that they are compliant with all purchasing policies, procedures and statutes before processing a solicitation. Reviews purchasing compliance reports. Coordinates technology purchasing training for agency purchasers. Assists the division credit card coordinator with entry and monitoring of division credit card expenditures. Provides technical assistance to divisional users on the various functions of the purchasing module in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Graduation from High school or GED.Experience:Six yearsand#8217; experience in advanced complex commodity procurements and purchasing under State of Texas purchasing guidelines.Four years of experience in purchasing, contract development, contract evaluation or contract management work.NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.Licensure:Must obtain either Basic Texas Purchaser (BTP) and Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) within 1 year of employment or must obtain either Basic Texas Purchaser (BTP) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) within 1 year of employment.NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required certification.ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelorand#8217;s degree, may substitute for two years of the required experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelorand#8217;s degree in a related field (business administration, finance, supply chain management, etc.).Experience:Experience using the Department of Information Resources (DIR) guidelines, policies and rules.Experience in State of Texas purchasing.Experience with an integrated financial system or automated purchasing system.Experience with and#8220;software as a serviceand#8221; or and#8220;hosted serviceand#82
