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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
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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.NEED HELP? Watch our VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBSMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:Job ClassificationServiceMilitary SpecialtyManager I-VIIArmyNo Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.Manager I-VIINavy111X, 112X, 113X, 114X, 611X, 612X, 621X, 631X, 632X, 641X, 648XManager I-VIICoast GuardSEI15Manager I-VIIMarine Corps0203, 0207, 0302, 0520, 5502, 0602, 0802, 1802, 6302, 6502, 7202, 7208, 7210, 7220Manager I-VIIAir Force8U000, 9G100, 16GX, 41AX, 86M0, 86P0Manager I-VIISpace ForceNo 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.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: Debra Rosas, (512) 389-4538 / Email: Debra.Rosas@tpwd.texas.govPHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Purchasing and Contracting, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Under the direction of the Purchasing and Contracting Manager, this position performs complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Financial Resources (FR) Purchasing section. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business function, or division activities; supervises the work of the FR Purchasing team. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies to all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelorand#8217;s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or closely related field.Experience:Three years of progressively responsible procurement/purchasing experience, in a government or public-sector environment.Experience in contract management, vendor negotiation, and supervising staff.Experience with solicitation and specification development for informal bids and formal bids/proposals e.g. IFB, RFP, RFO.NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrentlyLicensure:Must possess a valid class State driverand#8217;s license.Must posses one of the following: Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD); Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTCM); Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO); Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB); Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)NOTE: Must be able to obtain, within one year of employment, CTCD, or CTCM certification.NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:Education:One additional year of progressively responsible experience in contracts, procurement, or purchasing management may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience:Experience as part of a purchasing and contracting team at a Texas State Agency or Texas Institution of Higher Education.Experience in public sector procurement or contracting policies and procedures.Experience in developing complex solicitations, including but not limited to RFP, RFO, Request for Information (RFI), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitations.Experience in providing advice and council to non-purchasing and contracting staff for competitive solicitations.Experience in providing advice and council to junior and mid-level purchasing and contracting staff.Experience with an integrated financial system.Experience with Texas Term Contracts, TXMAS contracts, and statewide procurement vehicles.Experience in public speaking to include Training Presentations and Pre-Bid Conferences.Experience working with stakeholders and across multiple divisions.Experience implementing process improvements.Licensure:Certification as a
