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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. 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 noted in the details of your work history, 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 in the work history details. 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. Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility. 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. Military occupational specialty codes: Job classification service military specialty contract specialist I-V army 36B, 51C, 36A, 51C contract specialist I-V navy LS, LSS, 310X, 651X, 751X contract specialist I-V coast guard SK, FS, FIN10, SEI16 contract specialist I-V marine corps 3044, 3006, 8640 contract specialist I-V air force 6C0X1, 60C0, 62S0, 63G0, 63S0, 64PX contract specialist I-V space force no military crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Military employment preference: 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/. Required forms that will need to 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. Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted. Hiring contact: Kimberly Asbury, (512) 389-8565 physical work address: 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744. General description: 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. This position includes technical and administrative work for leased and non-profit partnership service providers and for privately-provided commercial ventures in State Parks. Work involves concessions recruitment and selection processes which require determination of necessary and appropriate products/services, solicitation of concession providers, stimulating public interest, and developing selection criteria. Reviews specifications that have been prepared for requests for bids. Coordinates and facilitates related meetings such as pre-submission meetings and perspective concessionaire interviews including panel selection and post-interview selection. Research and develops leased concession contracts, as well as revenue contracts for commercial uses, special events and programs, variably priced rates and charges for non-standard uses of parks. Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to State Parks. Monitors contract performance by examining concessionaire reports for compliance with terms of contract and policies, and recommends termination of contracts when appropriate. Provides guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures. Resolves audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending appropriate dispositions. Develops and recommends contract administration policies and procedures for maintaining departmental files, ensures all records are updated and modified as necessary, identifies training needs and conducts training for division employees and concessionaires. Significant travel is required. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and branch rules, regulations and procedures. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: education: contract specialist II: graduation from high school or GED. Contract specialist III: sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university. Experience: contract specialist II: two years of experience in contract administration or development; one year of purchasing experience. Contract specialist III: three years of experience in contract administration or development; one year of purchasing experience. Licensure: applicant must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a Texas class C valid drivers license; must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a certified Texas contract manager (CTCM) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accountants. Note: retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certifications. Acceptable substitutions: education: contract specialist III: one additional year of the required experience in contract administration or development may substitute for thirty semester hours of the r
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. 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 noted in the details of your work history, 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 in the work history details. 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. Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility. 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. Military occupational specialty codes: Job classification service military specialty contract specialist I-V army 36B, 51C, 36A, 51C contract specialist I-V navy LS, LSS, 310X, 651X, 751X contract specialist I-V coast guard SK, FS, FIN10, SEI16 contract specialist I-V marine corps 3044, 3006, 8640 contract specialist I-V air force 6C0X1, 60C0, 62S0, 63G0, 63S0, 64PX contract specialist I-V space force no military crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Military employment preference: 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/. Required forms that will need to 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. Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted. Hiring contact: Kimberly Asbury, (512) 389-8565 physical work address: 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744. General description: 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. This position includes technical and administrative work for leased and non-profit partnership service providers and for privately-provided commercial ventures in State Parks. Work involves concessions recruitment and selection processes which require determination of necessary and appropriate products/services, solicitation of concession providers, stimulating public interest, and developing selection criteria. Reviews specifications that have been prepared for requests for bids. Coordinates and facilitates related meetings such as pre-submission meetings and perspective concessionaire interviews including panel selection and post-interview selection. Research and develops leased concession contracts, as well as revenue contracts for commercial uses, special events and programs, variably priced rates and charges for non-standard uses of parks. Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to State Parks. Monitors contract performance by examining concessionaire reports for compliance with terms of contract and policies, and recommends termination of contracts when appropriate. Provides guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures. Resolves audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending appropriate dispositions. Develops and recommends contract administration policies and procedures for maintaining departmental files, ensures all records are updated and modified as necessary, identifies training needs and conducts training for division employees and concessionaires. Significant travel is required. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and branch rules, regulations and procedures. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: education: contract specialist II: graduation from high school or GED. Contract specialist III: sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university. Experience: contract specialist II: two years of experience in contract administration or development; one year of purchasing experience. Contract specialist III: three years of experience in contract administration or development; one year of purchasing experience. Licensure: applicant must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a Texas class C valid drivers license; must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a certified Texas contract manager (CTCM) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accountants. Note: retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certifications. Acceptable substitutions: education: contract specialist III: one additional year of the required experience in contract administration or development may substitute for thirty semester hours of the r