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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.

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.

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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Job Classification: Project Manager I‑V

Service: Army

Military Specialty: No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Service: Navy

Military Specialty: BU, CE, EA, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X

Service: Coast Guard

Military Specialty: SEI16

Service: Marine Corps

Military Specialty: 2611, 8060, 8058, 8848

Service: Air Force

Military Specialty: 3D0X2, 3D0X4, 8K000, 16KX, 32EXC, 63AX

Service: Space Force

Military Specialty: 63A

*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

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/.

• 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.

Brandon Heaton, (512) 627‑5548

Field Operations, 300 Park Road 65, Livingston, TX 77351

Under the direction of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Program Manager, this position performs complex (journey‑level) project management work. Responsible for complex project management work for Capital Construction, Minor Construction and Minor Repair projects. Assists in developing project scopes of work. Responsible for reviewing and approving construction schedules, budgets, payment applications, contract documents, vendor compliance, safety, statutory and monitoring for compliance with Division goals, policies, and procedures. Responsible for coordination of consultant designers, 3rd party code inspection, and material testing. Coordinate’s work and communicates with other branches within the Division to monitor scope, budget, schedule, owner installed items, consultant / construction contracts and project close‑out. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of innovative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field.

Five years of verifiable experience in construction project management of real property, land development, building renovation, water or wastewater or road construction projects.

Experience in administrative processes, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, total quality management, team building and/or organizational development.

Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects within constraints of scope, schedule, and budget.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Applicant must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within two years of employment, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.

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

One additional year of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Science or related field may substitute for two years of the required experience as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Inspector, or Architecture/Engineer of multi-disciplinary projects.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Science, or related field may substitute for four years of the required experience as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Inspector, or Architecture/Engineer multi-disciplinary projects.

Two years’ experience in the Job Order Contracting (JOC) construction industry.

Experience using Project Management software.

Two years’ experience scheduling projects using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.

Experience in public speaking and conducting presentations.

Licensed Architect, Engineer or Landscape Architect.

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.

Knowledge of Project Management systems, techniques, and processes. (Project Management Institute or similar).

Knowledge of Sustainable Building Methods and Systems.

Knowledge of Job Order Contracting methods.

Knowledge of outdoor resource-based recreational facilities and supporting infrastructure requirements.

Knowledge of building codes (International Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act, NFPA 101 – Life Safety, OSHA).

Knowledge of Building Owners and Managers Association methods and practices for governmental and commercial buildings.

Knowledge of engineering and/or architectural design principles, site planning, practices, methods, systems and processes.

Knowledge of alternative energy technologies, Sustainable Design, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles.

Knowledge of the construction process, construction management techniques, proper construction contract documentation, and building operations.

Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Knowledge of professional consultant selection and various construction procurement methods used by governmental agencies under state law.

Knowledge of construction estimating and appropriate levels of estimating as it applies to origination, planning, and bid costs for capital projects.

Knowledge of project activity and resource scheduling.

Knowledge of Risk Management.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Project.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co‑workers and work‑related contacts.

Skill in using scheduling software and techniques.

Skill in estimating construction costs for design work.

Skill in reviewing and monitoring the design‑work of others.

Skill in operating large format scanners and plotters.

Skill in negotiating comprehensive scopes and budgets using various methods and operational requirements needed for the design and construction of a wide variety of facilities.

Skill in negotiating Materials Testing and Construction contracts.

Skill in reviewing construction specifications and construction documents.

Skill in directing the timely delivery of project deliverables.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.

Skill in meeting deadlines.

Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.

Skill in strategic leadership.

Skill in problem solving, analytical skills.

Skill in following procedures.

Ability to guide outcomes and encourage others.

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

Ability to organize complex information into understandable concepts.

Ability to convert concepts into physical designs.

Ability to effectively conduct public meetings.

Ability to make compelling presentations to large groups.

Ability to perform policy, program, and fiscal analysis.

Ability to motivate external contractors, sub‑contractors or internal division and department colleagues to adopt action conforming to specific goals in response to project objective.

Ability to make decisions involving major impacts on project cost and time.

Ability to build, motivate, and sustain effective teams.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to manage the available resources.

Ability to get the grand perspective in the project, and in any problem during the project, capacity of abstraction, critical thinking.

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

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

Required to work overtime as necessary.

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to travel 50% with possible overnight stays.

Non‑smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

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