TPWD - Purchaser IV (IT Purchaser)

TPWD - Purchaser IV (IT Purchaser Organization: PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: DW-TPWD Headquarters 4200 Smith School Road Austin 78744

Job: Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1933

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 19

Salary (Pay Basis): 5, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Nov 25, 2025, 1:34:01 PM

Closing Date: Dec 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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.

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

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Purchaser I-VII

Army

36B, 51C, 89A, 92A, 92Y, 92Z, 36A, 51C, 51Z, 92A, 920A, 920B

Purchaser I-VII

Navy

LS, LSS, 310X, 651X, 751X

Purchaser I-VII

Coast Guard

SK, F&S, FIN10, SEI16

Purchaser I-VII

Marine Corps

3043, 3044, 4100, 4133, 6672, 8060, 8640, 0402, 3002, 3006, 3010, 4130, 6602, 6604, 8057, 8058, 8059, 8060, 8061, 8640

Purchaser I-VII

Air Force

2G0X1, 2S0X1, 4A1X1, 6C0X1, 20C0, 21RX, 60C0, 62S0, 63AX, 63G0, 63S0

Purchaser I-VII

Space Force

63A

• 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 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

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: Shatoya R. Smith,

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Budget/Procurement, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas, 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the procurement process efficiently. Training Materials, Coaching, and Hands-On training available to ensure success.

Under the direction of the Procurement Team Lead, this position is responsible for performing highly complex (senior-level) purchasing, contracting, and procurement work with some emphasis on complex contract management work. Work involves procuring technology commodities, equipment, software and services using applicable guidelines, policies, rules, and laws and developing and evaluating a broad range of technology related contracts. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and prepares highly technical specifications, procurement documents and amendments, conducts bid openings and tabulates bids, evaluates and analyzes bids, approves purchase orders, reviews and reports vendor performance deficiencies. Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement. Assists divisions to ensure that they are compliant with all purchasing policies, procedures and statutes before processing a solicitation. Reviews purchasing compliance reports. Coordinates technology purchasing training for agency purchasers. Assists the division credit card coordinator with entry and monitoring of division credit card expenditures. Provides technical assistance to divisional users on the various functions of the purchasing module in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from High school or GED.

Experience:

Six years' experience in advanced complex commodity procurements and purchasing under State of Texas purchasing guidelines.

Four years of experience in purchasing, contract development, contract evaluation or contract management work.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Must obtain either Basic Texas Purchaser (BTP) and Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) within 1 year of employment or must obtain either Basic Texas Purchaser (BTP) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) within 1 year of employment.

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

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, may substitute for two years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a related field (business administration, finance, supply chain management, etc.).

Experience:

Experience using the Department of Information Resources (DIR) guidelines, policies and rules.

Experience in State of Texas purchasing.

Experience with an integrated financial system or automated purchasing system.

Experience with "software as a service" or "hosted service" contracts.

Experience in negotiating procurements.

Licensure:

Basic Texas Purchaser (BTP), Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of State contracting, procurement policies and procedures as published in the Texas Procurement Manual and the Texas Contract Management Guide.

Knowledge of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) state purchasing guidelines.

Knowledge of laws governing state purchasing and contracting regulations.

Knowledge of applicable local, state, or federal rules, regulations, and policies, as well as related legislative and legal practices and procedures, relating to procurement and contract administration of HUB program rules and regulations.

Knowledge of TPWD policies and procedures related to budgets and purchasing.

Knowledge of developing specifications, solicitation and negotiating and awarding contracts.

Knowledge of assigned commodities and products on the open market and of supply sources.

Knowledge of purchasing sources, prices, market factors, product characteristics, and advanced technical specification development.

Knowledge of developing and negotiating contracts.

Knowledge of policies and procedures of contract management.

Knowledge of the principles of business administration and accounting.

Knowledge of fundamentals of TPW's Business Information System (BIS).

Knowledge of agency standard software such as MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel.

Knowledge of office practices and general administrative procedures.

Knowledge of record keeping and records management.

Skill in the use of a personal computer, applicable software and applications such as spreadsheets and word processing.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in the production of reports from an automated purchasing system.

Skill in problem solving.

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

Skill in effectively managing daily workload responsibilities to timely meet division and agency goals.

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

Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ability to use an automated purchasing system to process purchase orders.

Ability to develop methods and procedures for locating purchasing sources.

Ability to evaluate bids.

Ability to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements.

Ability to write and edit contract requirements and specifications.

Ability to negotiate features of a contract.

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, internal users, and vendors.

Ability to train entry level personnel.

Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner.

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

Ability to effectively manage a fast-paced work environment without compromising accuracy.

Ability to prepare complex written correspondence, reports, studies, forms and documents.

Ability to exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions.

Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

Ability to effectively demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills.

Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity, strong work ethic, and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Ability to use SAS as a tool for data gathering and analysis.

Ability to tabulate and evaluate bids, including request for proposals.

Ability to use an automated purchasing system to process purchase orders/contracts.

Ability to write clear and concise technical specifications for advanced complex procurements.

Ability to perform work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Flexible hours are available with supervisor approval but must be worked Monday through Friday.

Required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

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.

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check to maintain employment.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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