TPWD - Contract Specialist II - III

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.

• Generous paid time off
• Group insurance
• Retirement and pension
• Frequent training and staff development opportunities
• Longevity pay
• Merit pay
• Deferred compensation
• Flexible benefit plans
• 401(k)/457 retirement plans
• Direct deposit
• Staggered work hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Return‑to‑Work Program
• Health insurance 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 (counted toward any experience requirement)
• Part‑time experience (prorated)
• Complete data (omission can lead to disqualification; state "unknown" for incomplete fields)
• College transcripts required at interview (unless otherwise noted)
• Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application
• Resumes encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility
• WIT applicants required to complete supplemental questions at CAPPS Recruit (if not submitted, application considered incomplete)

• Contract Specialist I‑V:
  Army 36B, 51C, 36A, 51C
• Navy LS, LSS, 310X, 651X, 751X
• Coast Guard SK, FS, FIN
  10, SEI
  16
• Marine Corps 3044, 3006, 8640
• Air Force 6C0X1, 60C0, 62S0, 63G0, 63S0, 64PX
• Space Force

To claim military employment preference, attach required documentation at application submission per the Military Employment Reference page (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Required forms:

• Veteran – DD‑214 (honorable discharge) or Statement of Service (for transitioning members)
• Surviving spouse – 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 on active duty – marriage certificate and copy of spouse's active military orders
• Spouse of a veteran with disability and primary income for household – marriage certificate, veteran's DD‑214, and VA benefits summary letter showing disability rating

Kimberly Asbury, (512) 389‑8565

4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

Under the direction of the Leased Concessions Manager, this position is responsible for performing complex consultative services, contract development, technical writing, and administrative work for the Business Management section in the State Parks Division.

Responsibilities include:

• Contract development and procurement for leased and non‑profit partnership service providers and private commercial ventures in State Parks.
• Recruitment and selection of concessions, including determining product/service requirements, soliciting providers, stimulating public interest, and developing selection criteria.
• Reviewing specifications for requests for bids.
• Coordinating and facilitating pre‑submission meetings, prospect concessionaire interviews, panel selection, and post‑interview selection.
• Researching and developing leased concession contracts and revenue contracts for commercial uses, special events, programs, variably priced rates, and charges for non‑standard uses of parks.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to State Parks.
• Monitoring contract performance by examining concessionaire reports for compliance with terms and recommending termination when appropriate.
• Providing guidance on contract administration policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolving audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending dispositions.
• Developing and recommending contract administration policies and procedures for maintaining departmental files.
• Identifying training needs and conducting training for division employees and…