TPWD - Staff Services Officer III

Job Description:

TPWD - Staff Services Officer III

Description

Job Description

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.

HIRING CONTACT: Lt. Col. Benjamin Baker, 1 361-222-9662

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Lt. Colonel, this position performs complex (journey-level) staff services work. Plans, coordinates and performs duties involving several staff services functions such as human resources, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, training, payroll, records management, and/or property management. Plans and coordinates special and administrative assignments and/or programs. Coordinates various records processing activities and responds to inquiries requiring the interpretation of regulations, regulations, policies and procedures. Provides assistance to and coordinates activities among several staff services functions and roles such as division directors, supervisors/managers, and/or staff. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

% of Time

Essential Job Duties by Category

25 %

Human Resource, Training and/or Payroll Duties:

In consultation with the Human Resources Division, prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and documents. Plans and coordinates special and administrative assignments or programs. Coordinates varied records processing activities requiring the application of policies and procedures. Assists in interpreting and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations. May coordinate and schedule training for agency employees. May coordinate and assist with developing job postings and screening applicants; and may answer policy and procedure questions on promotions, demotions, merit increases, transfers, and separation of employees. May process employee payroll changes, handle employee leave requests, and serve as leave coordinator.

25 %

Purchasing, Accounting and/or Budgeting Duties:

May order merchandise, supplies, and equipment in accordance with state and agency requirements. May prepare and track all procurement requests in accordance with all state and agency requirements. May process purchase orders, coordinate and monitor expenditures, and maintain inventory.

25 %

Travel, Records and/or Property Management Duties:

May coordinate and schedule travel for agency employees and serve as travel coordinator. Develops and maintains records, filing systems and perform record retention work including coordinating with staff on disposal of records according to the agency retention schedule. Assists with analyzing internal processes and recommending and implementing procedural or policy changes to improve operations. May perform facilities management functions such as submitting work order requests and completing reports. May maintain equipment, materials, and supplies.

20 %

Other Division Specific Job Duties:

Provides Office Support Receives and disseminates Regional or Division information. Answers customer and employee questions by phone and in person concerning Parks & Wildlife rules and regulations.

5%

Marginal Job Duties:

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience:

Five years of administrative support experience.

Experience in planning, coordinating and performing staff services functions such as office management, business administration, human resource administration, purchasing or budget preparation work.

Experience providing assistance to several positions such as division directors, supervisors/managers, and/or staff related to various staff services functions.

Experience preparing, editing, and distributing correspondence, reports, forms or documents.

Experience providing guidance to others.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Must successfully complete the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Basic Texas Purchaser Course within six months of employment hire date if required by agency or divisional leadership.

Must possess a valid State of Texas driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and completion of required training.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS

Experience:

Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience with a maximum substitution of two years' experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Experience in office management.

Experience in accounting, auditing and/or finance.

Experience in budget preparation and analysis.

Experience in preparation of budgetary and forecasting measurement and reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of fiscal control or budgeting techniques.

Knowledge of administrative support.

Knowledge of human resource administration.

Knowledge of practices and policies in purchasing and accounting.

Skill in coordinating activities.

Skill in the use of a computer and/or applicable software.

Skill in critical thinking.

Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Virtual meeting platforms (MS Teams, Zoo, Webex, etc), and/or Adobe products.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Skill in knowing how to find information and identifying essential information.

Ability to study or evaluate programs and propose recommendations.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to analyze and solve work problems.

Ability to use sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with matters of significant consequences.

Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on budget development and use of funds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and hours other than regularly scheduled with supervisor approval.

May be required to operate a state vehicle.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Must be in compliance with the Texas CJIS Systems Access Policy.

Required to conform to dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Required to follow non-smoking policy in all state buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:

• Job title,
• Employer name,
• Dates of employment (month/year),
• If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and
• Description of duties performed.
  NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT:

• College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).
• "N/A" may be entered in fields that are not applicable.
• Omission of required information may result in disqualification.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:

• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Recruit .
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the "Create a Résumé" link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website .

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete.

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.

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.

*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

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 2026-08-26

Salary:

$5198.06 - 5198.06 Monthly