TPWD - Human Resources Specialist III; Recruitment and Volunteer Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-05
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, Business Internship
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of Compensation, Classification, Recruitment & Volunteer Manager and leadership of the Recruitment Team Lead, this position performs complex journeylevelhumanresourcesmanagementworktoincludeadministeringorassistingintheadministration of human resources management programs such as recruitment, selection, compensation, classification, employee relations/engagement, and/or benefits. Answers basic human resource questions and resolves routine issues. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIALJOB DUTIES:
% of Time
40%
ParticipatesinTPWD'sagency-widerecruitmentactivitiestoincludejobfairs, community outreach events, conferences and presentations both state and nationwide.
Targets applicants and volunteers to promote TPWD as an employer of choice. Assists with compiling and disseminating relevant data for specific issues or concerns as requested. Assists with updating agency's Recruitment Strategic Plan, Volunteer Strategic plan, policies and procedures. Assists Recruitment Coordinator & Volunteer Program Administrator in identifying recruitment events to engage broader audiences. Assists with training sessions to ensure recruitment representatives are well versed on volunteer program, agency divisions, operations, recruitment techniques, program guidelines, and hiring veterans.
Assist with managing TPWD's recruitment social media presencetoincludebutnotlimited toLinked
In,Handshake,Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.
40%
Assists with the agency's volunteer program and provides guidance and technical assistance to HR liaisons, volunteer coordinators, hiring managers, and division directors on volunteer management topics, including the volunteer management system. Promotes, markets, recruits, tracks and corresponds with internal and external customers regarding volunteer criteria and qualifications.
May provide presentations and training opportunities for hiring managers, volunteer coordinators, HR liaisons, students, members of military and/or executive leadership as requested.
Assists Volunteer Program Administrator with development of goals, metrics, funding, retention and compliance of volunteer programs and serves as primary contact for volunteer programs in absence of administrator. Assists with managing TPWD's Volunteer Program social media presence.
15%
Other Department and Division SpecificJob Duties:
Assists in processing criminal background checks for volunteers. Assists in monitoring and corresponding to multiple email inboxes including volunteer, and recruitment communications. Manages travel arrangements and reporting per state guidelines. Compiles reports as needed and responds to inquiries both electronically and verbally. Participates in training and professional development activities to enhance job knowledge,skills and abilities.
Stays informedandknowledgeableofcurrentlaws andbest practices regarding recruitment, and volunteers.
5%
MarginalJob Duties:
Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency,Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
Graduationfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversitywitha Bachelor's degreeor higher.
Experience:Threeyearsoffull-time
Human
Resources, Volunteer, Recruitment,Talent Acquisition,Classification,Compensation, Communications, Training or Education/Outreach experience.
NOTE:
Retentionofpositioncontingentuponmaintainingrequired license.
Education:
One additional year of Human Resources, Volunteer, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Classification, Compensation, Communications,Trainingor Education/Outreachrelatedexperiencemaysubstitutefor
30semestercredit hours of the required…
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