Manager V (Inland Fisheries Regional Director)

Job ID106362

Full-Time

Close Date 10/22/2026

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: Brian Van Zee, 512-389-4826, brian.vanzee@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Inland Fisheries Regional Office, 1601 E. Crest Drive, Waco, TX 76705

GENERAL description:

Under the direction of the Inland Fisheries Deputy Division Director, the Regional Director performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities for the Inland Fisheries Division. Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of freshwater fisheries management, conservation and research programs within the region. Serves as Regional Director for Fisheries Management and jobshiringnearme.org for the northcentral and northwest region of the state. Responsible for the hiring, supervision, coordination, motivation, and evaluation of personnel within the region. Responsible for developing and administering the regional budget, assuring equipment and supplies are purchased and maintained. Serves as a member of the Inland Fisheries senior leadership team, serves as the Statewide Stocking Coordinator and supports the planning and implementation of other statewide programs. Works under limited direction with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency and Division rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

education: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in fisheries, fisheries management, aquaculture, aquatic biology or other closely related field.

experience:

Five years of experience in program/team supervision or management related to the specific duties of the position.

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 retaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in fisheries, fisheries management, aquaculture or related biological field may substitute for one year of the required experience, or;

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in fisheries, fisheries management, aquaculture or related biological field may substitute for two years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:       

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in fisheries, fisheries management, aquaculture or related biological field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of warmwater fisheries management, fish culture, and research programs.
• Thorough knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of agency budgetary process and fiscal practices.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in working with a variety of constituent groups, other agencies, NGO’s, universities, State or Federal entities.
• Skill in budget preparation, management and control.
• Skill in teambuilding, leadership and problem solving with staff and outside entities.
• Skill in meeting deadlines.
• Skill in managing several complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and lead a team to solve problems and develop new initiatives.
• Ability to supervise professional and technical staff.
• Ability to plan, develop, manage or oversee statewide initiatives and programs.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with staff, the public, and other professionals outside the agency.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to use personal computers, software, and internet-based information management systems or programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to work forty hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible schedule options available.
• Required to work occasional overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Required to travel up to 35%, with occasional extended overnight stays, both in-state and out-of-state.
• Required to operate a state vehicle.
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
• Required to comply with the non-smoking 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 full-time status, indicate part-time 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 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.

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.

*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

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