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.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. 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.

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APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en


MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Program Supervisor I - VII

Army

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Supervisor I - VII

Navy

611X, 612X, 641X, 712X

Program Supervisor I - VII

Coast Guard

BOSN, ELC, ISS, MAT, MED, MLES, MSSD, MSSE, MSSR, OSS, WEPS

Program Supervisor I - VII

Marine Corps

0203, 0207, 0302, 0370, 0520, 0602, 0802, 1802, 1803, 2340, 6502, 7202, 7208, 7210, 7220, 7502, 8005, 8858, 9702

Program Supervisor I - VII

Air Force

3D0X1, 8U000, 9G100, 16GX, 60C0, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0

*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.


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 the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

HIRING CONTACT: Laura Zebehazy, (512) 389-4638 laura.zebehazy@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Wildlife/Ecological & Environmental Planning, Austin HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744 or other TPWD office within 1 1/2 hours of Austin Headquarters.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The mission of the Ecological & Environmental Planning Program is to collect, maintain, analyze, and disseminate data and information to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), our partners, and the public. Through our work, we facilitate data-driven, effective conservation actions for the protection of Texas' natural resources.

Under the direction of the Ecological & Environmental Planning Program Director, this position performs advanced (senior-level) administrative and supervisory program work. The Environmental Review Team Leader will lead, direct, and supervise the six-member Environmental Review Team, and team responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing and providing official comments on proposed statewide development projects, providing support and technical expertise related to internal compliance tasks, and contributing to various scales of conservation discussions related to offsetting human-induced impacts on natural resources. The Environmental Review Team Leader will ensure cross-functional collaboration and effective coordination within TPWD and with local, state, and federal agencies, private landowners, non-governmental organizations, corporations, regional planners, project proponents, and consultants. Establishes procedures, processes, and protocols to address staff and business needs and policies. Facilitates delivery of official department responses to public commenting opportunities, provides support to senior and executive leadership, and assists with legislative tasks. Collaborates with the Texas Natural Diversity Database and Landscape Ecology Program. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as required. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

NOTE : Cover letter required at time of application submittal.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Engineering, Environmental Law, or closely related field.

Experience :

Five years of professional experience in natural resource management, planning, and implementation.

Two years of professional experience related to assessing environmental impacts of projects.

Experience effectively leading and overseeing a team or workgroup in either a formal or informal capacity and/or experience that shows increasing use of initiative, independent judgement, and the ability to navigate complex tasks to reach favorable outcomes.

NOTE : Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure :

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

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

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Engineering, Environmental Law, or closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience in natural resource management, planning, and implementation.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Engineering, Environmental Law, or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience in natural resource management, planning and implementation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Engineering, Environmental Law, or closely related field.

Experience :

Six years of professional experience in natural resource management, planning, and implementation.

Five years of professional experience related to assessing environmental impacts of development and communicating or negotiating implementation of beneficial management practices or conservation measures.

One year of experience as a supervisor or team leader with increasing use of initiative, independent judgement, and the ability to navigate complex tasks to reach favorable outcomes.

NOTE : Experience may have occurred concurrently.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations, including but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Sikes Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.

Knowledge and understanding of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of development on wildlife and habitat.

Knowledge of Texas wildlife and plants (particularly nongame and rare species), ecology, ecosystem functions, and natural history and associated conservation and management issues or concerns.

Knowledge of leadership and team management concepts.

Knowledge of project management and training in time management and other associated topics.

Knowledge of administrative procedures like budgeting, program planning, and personnel evaluations.

Skill in leading and inspiring teams to accomplish goals.

Skill in developing and maintaining highly cooperative and collaborative relationships.

Skill in observation and synthesis of competing information and positions.

Skill in coordinating with members of the public, elected officials, advisory boards, media representatives, Department personnel, and other governmental agencies.

Skill in resource negotiation and conflict resolution.

Skill in synthesizing complex information and data and summarizing clearly to various audiences.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in technical writing.

Skill in generating creative solutions to problems.

Skill in recognizing and improving inefficiencies.

Skill in navigating evolving work priorities to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Ability to understand, synthesize, and communicate impacts of development projects (e.g., transportation, energy development, urban infrastructure) on natural resources.

Ability to research findings and policy to develop recommendations or beneficial practices to avoid or minimize impacts on natural resources.

Ability to recognize trends and position the team to capitalize on them while also managing routine workload.

Ability to effectively manage staff located across a broad geographic area.

Ability to effectively achieve a shared goal or outcome while on a team.

Ability to lead.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Ability to effectively work independently with little supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work 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.

Required to travel 15% with possible overnight stays.

Required to operate a State vehicle.

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

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Closing Date: Jul 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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