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Job Description
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.
HIRING CONTACT: Heidi Dawson, 2546725684, Email Address: heide.dawson@tpwd.texas.gov
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, 100 Park Rd 77, Strawn, TX 76475
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, this position performs entrylevel to routine (journeylevel) clerical work and is responsible for general clerical duties, customer service, revenue collection, license and permit sales, and automated campsite registration for Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. Provides information to the public. Accounts for daily revenue and ancillary product sales. Prepares reports, processes correspondence, and performs general cleaning of Park Headquarters. Operates credit card machine, campsite registration computer, and license sales machine. Works under close supervision, with minimal 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.
NOTE: Temporary position contingent upon funding.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Completion of 8th grade.
Experience:
No experience required.
Licensure:
Must possess a valid State driver's license, at the time of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Knowledge of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures.
Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
Skill in establishing interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations.
Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
Skill in making independent, sound, and timely decisions.
Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to work with various constituencies and populations.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Applicants ages 16 or 17 may be considered for positions in compliance with Texas Child Labor Laws;
Position contingent upon funding.
Required to work 40 hours per week with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Required to adjust to changing schedules.
Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
May be required to operate a State vehicle (exception: applicants ages 16 or 17 will not be required to operate a State vehicle) in compliance with Texas Child Labor Laws.
Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays (exception: applicants ages 16 or 17 will not be required to travel for overnight stays).
Must conform to agency work rules, safety program, and dress and grooming standards.
Non smoking work environment in State buildings and vehicles.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:

• Job title,
• Employer name,
• Dates of employment (month/year),
• If employment is less than fulltime status, indicate parttime in the work history section or résumé, and
• Description of duties performed.
  NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT:

• College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).
• `N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.
• Omission of required information may result in disqualification.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:

• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway .
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the `Create a Résumé'link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website .

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete.
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 ReturntoWork Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.
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 activeduty 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.
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
TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER