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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.
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
Programmer I-VI
Army
25B, 255A, 255S, 26B
Programmer I-VI
Navy
CT, CTR, IT, 181X, 182X, 681X, 682X, 781X, 782X
Programmer I-VI
Coast Guard
IT, CYB10, CYB11, ISM
Programmer I-VI
Marine Corps
0673, 2652, 2653, 8846
Programmer I-VI
Air Force
3D0X4, 8K000, 16KX
Programmer I-VI
Space Force
Z Prefix, 62E
*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: Wayne Baker, (512) 389-8705
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: To Be Determined, Texas
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of Project Delivery Manager, this position performs advanced (senior-level) computer programming work. May serve in a lead role and coordinate or oversee the work of others. Work involves interacting closely with project management and customers to gather requirements, design, build and maintain applications. This may include developing multiple aspects of an application like web and mobile user interfaces, middle and database tiers. Assists with architectural direction for web and mobile applications and involves overseeing the planning, scheduling, and assigning of projects. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable 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.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Seven years of recent experience as Oracle Developer, specializing in designing, developing, and optimizing complex database solutions using SQL, and PL/SQL, along with expertise in performance tuning, data modeling, table normalization, and advanced Oracle features to deliver scalable, efficient, and reliable database systems.
Licensure:
None required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Experience:
Oracle Reports experience.
Oracle Forms experience.
Power BI experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of architectural concepts for achieving end-to-end performance, scalability, availability, reliability, integration and security.
Knowledge of current technological trends in software development and hardware architectures.
Knowledge of unit testing frameworks.
Skill in designing and developing database for applications including entity relationship diagramming, table normalization, performance tuning.
Skill in data migration for small to large relational databases.
Skill in developing production business applications using Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, and PL/SQL.
Skill in using a version control software like SVN or Git.
Skill in using IDE like Visual Studio, Eclipse, Report Builder, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Toad or SQL Developer.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.
Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
Skill in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Skill in participating in Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions for requirement definition, system appraisals and process re-engineering projects.
Skill writing SQL in industry standard relational databases.
Skill in Reporting tools like PowerBI.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
Ability to follow standards for software development.
Ability to serve as technical lead on programming projects.
Ability to assign or supervise work of others.
Ability to perform the steps required of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Ability to integrate newly developed technologies and methodologies into the existing application development environment.
Ability to participate in the interview and selection process for in-house and contracted staff.
Ability to design and review RFI's and RFP's for hardware, software or services.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Required to adjust to changing schedules, based on business needs.
Required to work overtime as necessary.
Required to provide after hours support as needed.
Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.
Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check to obtain employment.
Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures.
Required to travel 5%.
Multiple possible duty stations statewide.
TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Closing Date: Jan 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Parks and Wildlife
Show moreWe are TPWD
Providing outdoor recreational opportunities, managing and protecting fish and wildlife habitat, and managing parklands and historic areas
Divisions & Positions
Our skilled workforce operates within 13 divisions at 200 locations across Texas.
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.
Philosophy
In fulfilling our mission, we will: Be a recognized national leader in implementing effective natural resources conservation and outdoor recreational programs; Serve the state of Texas, its citizens, and our employees with the highest standards of service, professionalism, fairness, courtesy, and respect; Rely on the best available science to guide our conservation decisions; Responsibly manage agency finances and appropriations to ensure the most efficient and effective use of tax-payer and user fee resources; Attract and retain the best, brightest, and most talented workforce to successfully execute our mission.
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