TPWD - Project Manager V (Special Project Manager)

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. ClickHEREto 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)

• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor 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.

• 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.

• Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility

• 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.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification| Service| Military Specialty
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Project Manager I-V| Army| No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.
Project Manager I-V| Navy| BU, CE, EA, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X
Project Manager I-V| Coast Guard| SEI16
Project Manager I-V| Marine Corps| 2611, 8060, 8058, 8848
Project Manager I-V| Air Force| 3D0X2, 3D0X4, 8K000, 16KX, 32EXC, 63AX
Project Manager I-V| Space Force| 63A

*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: Jada Louhela, jada.louhela@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Austin HQ, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, Tx 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Special Projects Manager performs advanced project management work. Work involves planning, directing, and executing agency-wide initiatives, executive-level meetings, and cross-divisional projects. Provides leadership and direction to assigned staff in support of operations and priorities. Serves as an advisor to executive leadership while directly managing the planning, coordination, and execution of critical projects. This position supports the COO and works closely with divisions to manage and facilitate complex projects with agency- wide impact. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

% of Time| Essential Job Duties by Category
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70%| Project Management Duties: Directs and executes enterprise-level projects and initiatives with agency-wide or statewide impact, serving as both project leader and primary implementer. Oversees coordination of Executive- level activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effective communication with internal staff and external contributors. Collaborates with leadership to establish project goals, objectives, and success measures. Designs and implements project processes, documentation standards, change management procedures, risk assessments, and milestone tracking. Develops and produces reports, briefings, and presentations; delivers updates to executive leadership. Identifies opportunities for operational efficiency, process improvement, and enhanced governance coordination and implements solutions.
25%| Supervisory and Leadership Duties: Provides leadership in executive- level operations, including preparation for and follow-up on high-level meetings, briefings, and strategic discussions. Supervises, mentors, and evaluates assigned staff, ensuring team effectiveness and alignment with organizational priorities. Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, performance reviews, hiring, onboarding, separations, and personnel actions. May represent the agency at internal and external meetings.
5%| Marginal Job Duties: Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division, and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.