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)
• Hours worked per week
• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Management Analyst I-V

Army

37F, 11A, 37A, 46A, 70A, 70D, 70E

Management Analyst I-V

Navy

IS, YN, YNS, 165X, 171X, 612X, 632X, 641X, 712X, 732X

Management Analyst I-V

Coast Guard

YN, INF, SEI13, SEI15

Management Analyst I-V

Marine Corps

8016, 0510, 0570, 4502, 4505, 8016, 8840, 8852, 8862, 8870

Management Analyst I-V

Air Force

3N0X6, 14FX, 35PX

Management Analyst I-V

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: Melissa James, (512) 389-8965

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Policy Management, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Support Resources Division is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Management Analyst to join our Policy team. This position plays a critical role in analyzing, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and other documents that support TPWD's mission of protecting and managing the state's natural resources. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between various internal stakeholders while ensuring organizational efficiency.

Under the supervision of the Policy Manager, this position performs complex (journey-level) professional organizational analysis work. Responsible for collecting and analyzing data in workload, operations, and administration. Researching historical, current, and projected documents to identify problems, causes, and areas for procedural or operational changes/improvements. Developing and revising agencywide policies, procedures, manuals, and plans. Assisting in the development or revision of TPW Commission policies and Support Resources Division branch and division documents. Providing consultative services and technical assistance across agency divisions to resolve problems, develop best practices, and create efficiency. Identifying, tracking, and monitoring legislation that may have policy impacts on the agency and developing or revising policies as directed by passed legislation. Completing special projects as assigned.

Additionally, this position participates on internal and external committees and select interview panels. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.; and perform additional related work as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

NOTE: Applicants must submit a 500-1,000 word writing sample that demonstrates technical writing, proofreading, and editing skills, as well as the ability to analyze complex topics and communicate them effectively to audiences with varying professional backgrounds. Attach the sample to your application.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

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

Experience :

Two years full-time experience in policy development and administration, methods analysis, management, or organizational development work.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Education :

One additional year of full-time experience in policy development and administration, methods analysis, management, or organizational development work may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or closely related field.

Experience :

Four years of full-time experience in policy development, policy administration, or organizational development.

Two years of experience in performing government policy development or administration.

One year of experience in web accessibility.

Licensure :

PMP, PMI-PBA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of public or governmental agency administrative practices.

Knowledge of methods and procedures analysis techniques.

Knowledge of work simplification methods.

Knowledge of forms and records design and control procedures.

Knowledge of electronic information resources (EIR) accessibility requirements.

Knowledge of organizational development and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of strategic planning and project management, process management, process mapping, and scheduling.

Skill in MS 365 Suite (e.g., Teams, Word, Excel, Forms, OneDrive, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro.

Skill in coordinating projects, problem solving, and working with changing priorities.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in technical writing, proofreading, and editing documents.

Skill in remediating documents for accessibility.

Skill in developing training materials and PowerPoint presentations.

Ability to evaluate policy systems, procedures, and complex written material and make recommendations for improvement.

Ability to develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures, and to write and revise standards.

Ability to evaluate problems and develop and present solutions.

Ability to research, understand, and interpret statutes and regulations.

Ability to establish schedules, meet deadlines, and work with changing priorities.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from varied educational and professional backgrounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Standard work hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

May be required to work overtime as necessary.

May be required to travel < 10% with possible overnight stays.

May be required to operate a state vehicle.

Non-smoking environment in state buildings and vehicles.

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

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Closing Date: Oct 29, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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