TPWD - Director III; Inland Fisheries Deputy Division Director

TPWD - Director III (Inland Fisheries Deputy Division Director) )

PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Texas-Austin

DW-TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

Management

Regular

Yes, 10 % of the Time

$12,159.58 - $12,159.58 (Monthly)

1

Exempt

May 18, 2026

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 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.

• Organizational Leadership and Operational Management (65%) – Performs division administrative duties, coordinates personnel management, manages the division budget, oversees division funding programs, directs and supervises staff, mentors and evaluates employees, develops strategic plans, and ensures operational efficiency.
• Program and Resource Planning (10%) – Communicates with diverse constituencies to resolve problems and explain technical strategies and operational methodologies for freshwater fisheries conservation.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Interagency Collaboration (20%) – Interacts with governmental agencies, non‑governmental organizations, industry partners, academic institutions, and the public to identify and implement solutions to complex fisheries challenges.
• Marginal Job Duties (5%) – Performs additional duties as assigned and complies with agency, division, and department rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Education – Bachelor of Science or higher in Fisheries or a closely related field.
• Experience – Seven years of progressive experience in fisheries management, conservation, culture, research, planning, and/or policy; five years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess or obtain within 30 days a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license.

• Education – A Master of Science may substitute one year of required experience; a Ph.D. may substitute two years.

• Education – Master of Science in Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Sciences or similar.
• Five years of governmental supervisory experience in fisheries management.
• Seven years of experience in budget development and management.
• Seven years of experience working with constituency groups and multi‑agency partnerships focused on freshwater fisheries.
• Direct experience interacting with commissions, boards, committees, advisory groups, legislature, and regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge of fisheries management and conservation; freshwater ecosystems; fisheries science laws and regulations; public administration principles.
• Skill in MS Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook; logistics, planning, and program implementation; leadership, staff development, and teamwork; effective verbal and written communication; problem solving; negotiation; and presentation of policy proposals.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs; prioritize workload; work as a team; direct program activities; establish goals aligned with the division’s strategic plan; identify problems and implement solutions; make sound judgments on program direction and resource allocation.

• Required to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week; may be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and other hours with supervisor approval.
• May be required to operate a state vehicle.
• Required to travel 15 % of time with possible overnight stays.
• Required to conform to dress, grooming, and safety standards; follow non‑smoking policy in all state buildings and vehicles.

Inland Fisheries Director's Office, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744