TPWD - Program Specialist III (Emergency Management Specialist)

Job 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: Kelly Royall, 512-945-5650, Email: kelly.royall@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 4200 Smith School Road Austin TX 78744 or possible satellite office at TPWD facility throughout the state based on availability and will be determined at time of hire.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Senior State Parks Emergency Management Specialist this position performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work as a point contact for the State Parks Division emergency management operations. Assists with planning training, reporting, monitoring and tracking for preparedness/prevention, response and recovery functions of the State Park Division's Emergency Management program. Responsible for reviewing Emergency Operations plans for the State Parks Division. Assists in maintaining and conducting exercises on the State Parks Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). May develop training materials and train staff. May deploy as part of the Division's or Agency's incident response team as needed. Assists with transporting equipment that requires a Texas Commercial Driver's license during Emergencies or Special Events. Maintains State Parks emergency management cache of equipment for rapid response. Monitors weather, stream flow and river level data and provides daily reports. Pending severe weather events may provide warnings and updates to management staff and park staff. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Two years experience in emergency management, Public Administration, Risk Management or auditing related to Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) grant administration.

Licensure:

Must possess a valid class 'C' Texas driver's license or obtain one within 30 days of employment and convert to a class 'A' Commercial driver's license (CDL) within 6 months of employment or a valid class 'A' Texas Commercial driver's license.

Required to successfully obtain DOT CDL airbreak endorsement within 6 months employment.

NOTE: Required to pass the air brake component of a class 'A' Commercial driver's license standard examination. Retention of position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses and compliance with State and Federal regulations, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) required drug and alcohol testing.

Must be able to complete or have successfully completed, within two years of employment, Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Courses: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700 and ICS-800; T-ACC600: Disaster Accounting Basics, T-PUB250: Texas Emergency Management Response to Recovery Course, L-146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training and the Professional Development Series.

Must be able to pass or have successfully obtained within one year of employment, a FCC issued Amateur Radio License with Technician Level operator privileges.

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

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of the required experience in emergency management, Public Administration, Risk Management or auditing related to Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) grant administration may substitute for 30 hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Accounting or closely related field.

Experience:

Five years experience in emergency management, public administration, urban planning or risk management.

Licensure:

Current completion of T-PUB250: Texas Emergency Management Response to Recovery Course and the Advanced Professional Development Series.

Possess an Amateur Radio License with General operator privileges issued by the FCC.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Emergency Management operations, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures;

Knowledge of FEMA and TDEM operational structure as it pertains to the Public Assistance Grant Process;

Knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) program;

Knowledge of the Incident Command System(ICS);

Knowledge in writing / creating emergency operations plans;

Knowledge in conducting division wide exercises;

Skill in Incident Management process;

Skill in Mitigation, Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery aspects of Emergency Management;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;

Skill in problem solving;

Skill in identifying, researching, locating, assembling and disseminating information to accomplish tasks;

Skill in effective written and verbal communication;

Skill in managing several assignments simultaneously;

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations;

Skill in applying standard safety guidelines;

Skill in training others;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to effectively demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills;

Ability to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals;

Ability to maintain positive working and professional relationships with internal and external customers;

Ability to work with multiple priorities, changing and conflicting deadlines and interruptions;

Ability to organize, plan, implement and coordinate technical/administrative programs and activities;

Ability to make independent, sound and timely decisions;

Ability to be organized;

Ability to interpret policies and procedures;

Ability to work as a member of a team;

Ability to work under stressful conditions;

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;

Ability to work safely in outside environments that have suffered damage due to a disaster;

Ability to work under stressful Incident Command structure for an extended period of time;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday;

Required to work on holidays, weekends and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as necessary due to disaster conditions and incident response activities;

Required to work overtime as necessary;

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;

May be required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather and/or difficult environmental conditions;

Required to pass drug screening prior to employment;

Required to pass a previous employment drug testing history verification for all CDL positions held within the past two years;

Subject to random, post-accident and reasonable cause testing for the duration of employment;

Required to travel 50% with possible overnight stays;

Required to operate a State vehicle;

Non-smoking environment in 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 the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway .
• 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: 2026-11-02