TPWD - Budget Analyst II - III (Budget Specialist)

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Austin, Texas United States

Posted: Oct 14, 2025

Full Time

Accounting and Finance

Administrative Analysis and Research

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application 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. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. 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 SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit,

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Budget Analyst I-V

Army

36B, 36A, 70C

Budget Analyst I-V

Navy

310X, 651X, 751X

Budget Analyst I-V

Coast Guard

SK, F&S, FIN10, SEI15

Budget Analyst I-V

Marine Corps

3451, 3402, 3404, 3408, 8844

Budget Analyst I-V

Air Force

6F0X1, 65FX, 65WX

Budget Analyst I-V

Space Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

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

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge.

2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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 the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

HIRING CONTACT: Brian Lofgren,

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 1340 Airport Commerce Dr, Austin, TX

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Recreation Grants Branch Fiscal Manager, this position is responsible for moderately complex (journey-level) Budget Analyst II or highly complex (senior-level) Budget Analyst III preparation, maintenance, operation, and analysis of budget and financial operations for the Recreation Grants Branch of the State Parks Division. This position will be involved with the salary, operating, grant, capital, Full-Time Equivalencies, & reporting of the Branch. Duties also include providing budgetary support and technical assistance to Branch, Division, & Agency staff. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Budget Analyst II: Two years of experience in accounting or financial operations to include budget or closely related field;

Budget Analyst III: Three years of experience in accounting or financial operations to include budget or closely related field working for a State of Texas Agency or Commission or closely related sector.

Licensure:

Applicant must possess or be able to obtain and hold within 30 days of employment, a Texas class "C" driver's license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of the required experience in accounting or financial operations to include budget or closely related field may substitute for 30 hours of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Accounting or related field.

Experience:

Government or State of Texas budgeting, accounting and/or financial management experience;

Experience in the preparation and monitoring of State budgets;

Experience working with multiple modules of the State of Texas's Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) financials system environment;

Experience with administration of State and Federal grants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Budget Analyst II-III

Knowledge of office practices and general administrative procedures;

Knowledge of record keeping and records management;

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques and quality service standards;

Knowledge of Texas State Government budget practices and procedures;

Knowledge of Texas Parks and Wildlife budgets and financial systems;

Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; of forecasting methodologies; of legislative appropriation request and annual operating budget processes; of automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs; of performance measurement and reporting; and of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds;

Knowledge of the elements and lifecycle of State and Federal grant funds;

Budget Analyst II-III

Skill in using MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, to include pivot tables, filters and subtotals, formulas, lookups and other;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in with large financial software system, accounting/spreadsheet and database software to analyze and interpret financial data;

Skill in record keeping, records management and accurate data entry into relational databases or spreadsheets;

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;

Skill in effectively managing daily workload responsibilities to timely meet division goals and deadlines;

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective professional work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner;

Budget Analyst II

Ability to effectively organize workloads and manage multiple projects with designated timeframes in a fast-paced work environment without compromising accuracy;

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;

Ability to analyze a large volume of data and convey information in a clear and concise manner;

Ability to prepare complex written correspondence, reports, forms, and documents;

Ability to analyze fiscal management information to determine appropriate use of funds, to perform statistical analyses, to identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules, to analyze management problems and develop and present solutions;

Ability to communicate effectively, and to provide guidance to others;

Ability to perform moderately complex (journey-level) budget preparation and analysis work;

Ability to work under work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program;

Budget Analyst III

Abilities of Budget Analyst II; PLUS:

Ability to analyze fiscal management problems and develop and present solutions;

Ability to communicate effectively, and to coordinate and supervise the work of others;

Ability to perform highly complex (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work;

Ability to work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday;

Required to work overtime as necessary;

May be required to operate a State vehicle;

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays;

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies, and materials up to 20 lbs.;

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

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

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Closing Date: Nov 4, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Providing outdoor recreational opportunities, managing and protecting fish and wildlife habitat, and managing parklands and historic areas

Our skilled workforce operates within 13 divisions at 200 locations across Texas.

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.

In fulfilling our mission, we will: Be a recognized national leader in implementing effective natural resources conservation and outdoor recreational programs; Serve the state of Texas, its citizens, and our employees with the highest standards of service, professionalism, fairness, courtesy, and respect; Rely on the best available science to guide our conservation decisions; Responsibly manage agency finances and appropriations to ensure the most efficient and effective use of tax-payer and user fee resources; Attract and retain the best, brightest, and most talented workforce to successfully execute our mission.