TPWD - Program Specialist II (Community Services and Partnerships Specialist)

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)

• 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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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| 8U000, 16GX, 60C0, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 88B0
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: Brittney Zepeda, (512) 389-8674, Email: Brittney.Zepeda@tpwd.texas.gov

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the State Parks Volunteer Program Manager, the Community Services and Partnerships Specialist performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work and is the conduit between governmental entities and agencies, civic organizations and non-profits, the military, and institutions of higher learning for the placement of individuals in alternative workforce, work-study programs, community service, or internships. Responsible for establishing program policies, procedures, training resources, and onboarding/offboarding protocol in accordance with agency policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations. Creates or reviews memorandums of agreement/understanding in accordance with agency procedures. Provides program support requiring effective communication, administrative and purchasing skills, database system and webpage maintenance, hosting training via conference calls or webinars, and use of online resources to promote programs and managing multiple projects and deadlines. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.