Program Supervisor V; Texas Natural Diversity Database Team Lead

Job Description - TPWD - Program Supervisor V (Texas Natural Diversity Database Team Lead) )

PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

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.  

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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 toward 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.

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Required documentation must 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.

HIRING CONTACT:
Laura Zebehazy, (512) 389‑4638, Email: laura.zebehazyas.gov

Physical Work Address:
Ecological and Environmental Planning Program, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744

This position supervises the Texas Natural Diversity Database (TXNDD) staff and establishes TXNDD team goals and objectives; develops team guidelines, procedures, and policies; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving team goals; monitors and evaluates team activities; develops and evaluates budget requests; and coordinates team activities.

Under the direction of the Ecological & Environmental Planning Program (EEPP) Director, this position performs highly complex (senior‑level) administrative and supervisory work. Work involves establishing TXNDD team goals and objectives; developing team guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving team goals; monitoring and evaluating team…