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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:

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  Job Title
  
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  Dates of employment (month/year)
  
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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor Description of duties performed
  
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  Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.
  
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  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.
  
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  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.
  
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  Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  
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  Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility
  
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  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.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Web Administrator I-V

Army

25B, 255A, 26B

Web Administrator I-V

Navy

IT, ITS, 181X, 182X, 681X, 682X, 781X, 782X

Web Administrator I-V

Coast Guard

IT, PA, CYB10, CYB11, INF, ISM

Web Administrator I-V

Marine Corps

0673

Web Administrator I-V

Air Force

3D0X2, 3D0X4

Web Administrator I-V

Space Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

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: Michael Finney, (512) 389-4494, michael.finney@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Web Team Lead, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) web design and development work, including development, coding, code validation, accessibility remediation and planning in order to produce accessible web projects. Completes all development jobs and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Functions as part of the web team group to ensure all specialized areas of web site administration are covered at all times for agency's web site(s). Monitors web sites to maintain State and federal web site standards compliance. Works closely with Creative and Interactive Director, Web Manager, technical web development staff and internal TPWD customers to ensure maximum user experience and customer satisfaction. Works under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Sixty semester credit hours from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Web Design, Web Development, Web Accessibility, Programming, Emerging Media, Graphic Design, Computer or related field.

Experience:

Five years of experience in web or software development.

One year of experience web development with Python.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS

Education:

One additional year web development or web design work may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required experience, with a maximum substitution of 60 semester hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree with major coursework in Web Design, Web Development, Programming, Emerging Media, Graphic Design, Computer or related field.

Experience:

Experience developing in Javascript.

Experience developing in PHP.

Experience designing and using REST APIs.

Experience with SQL database.

Experience with Django, Plone, Zope, or other python web frameworks.

Experience using the Linux command line for web development.

Experience using translation frameworks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python for creation of web pages/web sites, with ability to code for web browsers across multiple platforms and versions;

Knowledge of web standards and accessibility requirements with ability to use validation tools and techniques

Skill in creating/designing information architecture for websites;

Skill in technology and terminology of all types of media, including web design, as well as design-related hardware and software operation;

Skill in developing Python scripts;

Skill in interpreting/writing unix commands;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in researching and compiling information;

Ability to design, test, validate, troubleshoot, schedule and post web pages;

Ability to code, test, validate, and troubleshoot python scripts;

Ability to turn wireframes and graphic designs into working web pages;

Ability to develop projects related to the goals and priorities of the agency and to fit specific communications needs;

Ability to maintain technical knowledge of all phases of web to maintain/increase knowledge and understanding of web industry advancements;

Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively with other team members;

Ability to quickly learn new skills, software and programming languages and to improvise.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday;

May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and hours other than regularly scheduled with supervisor approval.

May be required to operate a state vehicle.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Closing Date: Mar 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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• Texas Parks and Wildlife

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