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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. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS 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 Specialist I-VII Army No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Program Specialist I-VII Navy OS, YN, YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X Program Specialist I-VII Coast Guard OS, YN, OSS, PERS, Program Specialist I-VII Marine Corps No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Program Specialist I-VII Air Force 8U000, 16GX, 60C0, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 88B0 *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 complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form 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: 1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge. 2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 4. 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. 5. 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 emp oyees 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, telework, 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: Chris Sheffield, (512) 389-8749 PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 1340 Airport Commerce Dr., Building 600, Suite A, Austin, TX 78741 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Recreation Trail Program Manager, this position is responsible for performing advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work including program management and technical duties including improving recreational trails in State Parks and implementation of the Texas Recreational Trail Grant Program. Responsibilities include management of state park trails improvement program, including planning and developing state park trail construction projects and developing other implementation and financing strategies to improve recreational trail facilities in state parks. Responsible for activities pertaining to Recreational Trail Grant program administration including application review, inspections, project prioritization, agenda item preparation, contracting, correspondence, project monitoring, preparation of special projects and presentations as necessary. Provides technical assistance and trails and grant training to state and local government agencies, trail organizations and other recreational trail providers. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs related 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 Bachelors degree. Experience: Two years experience in trail design, layout, construction, and maintenance; Two years experience in park and recreation planning, construction management, or grant management. NOTE: Experience can be done concurrently. Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State drivers license. NOTE: Retention of position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education: One additional year of experience in trail design, construction and maintenance, park and recreation planning, construction management, or grant management 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 Parks, Recreation, Leisure Services, Fisheries, Wildlife or Natur