Project Manager III (Land Conservation Senior Project Manager) (00058051)

TPWD – Project Manager III (Land jobshiringnearme.org Senior Project Manager) (00058051) 

Organization: PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT 

Primary Location: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations: 

DW-TPWD Headquarters 

4200 Smith School Road 

 Austin 78744

Job: Business and Financial Operations 

Employee Status: Regular 

Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time 

State Job Code: 1560  

Salary Admin Plan: B 

Grade: 24  

Salary (Pay Basis): 7,779.45 – 7,779.45 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings: 1 

Overtime Status: Exempt 

Job Posting: Apr 30, 2026, 7:47:56 AM 

Closing Date: May 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM 

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)
• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor 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.
• 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.
• Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility
• 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

Project Manager I-V

Army

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Project Manager I-V

Navy

BU, CE, EA, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X

Project Manager I-V

Coast Guard

SEI16

Project Manager I-V

Marine Corps

2611, 8060, 8058, 8848

Project Manager I-V

Air Force

3D0X2, 3D0X4, 8K000, 16KX, 32EXC, 63AX

Project Manager I-V

Space Force

63A

*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: Jada Louhela for Craig Bonds, (512) 389-4808, Email: jada.louhela@tpwd.texas.gov

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Land jobshiringnearme.org Program Manager, this position is primarily responsible for State Parks-related land conservation functions, including acquisitions, dispositions, land exchanges, and boundary agreements, and may support similar functions for other TPWD divisions. Also responsible for the negotiation, execution, issuance, renewal and recordation of land use agreements with third parties primarily on state park lands.  Work includes utility, pipeline and other infrastructure easements and surface use agreements, third-party driveway licenses and easements and land trespass incidents.  May prioritize and perform technical planning and assessment of State Parks land acquisition strategy as well provide administrative data collection, entry and review for the Land Acquisition Tracking System (LATS). May coordinate and serve as team lead for long-term state park acquisition projects.  Conducts presentations regarding State Parks land transactions to the Executive Office and to the TPW Commission.  Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

% of Time

Essential Job Duties by Category

50%

Project Planning, Integration and Scope Management:

Initiates and manages the complete life cycle for proposed land transactions, from initial landowner contact to final closing. Supports prioritization of state parks land conservation options, seeks and matches acquisition funding sources with acquisitions. Coordinates the process of monitoring, negotiation, execution and renewal of easements, surface use agreements and related agreements involving taking or use of state park lands by third parties. Coordinates resolution of state park boundary disputes, including boundary trespass situations, boundary disagreements, boundary agreements and cooperative land use agreements. Coordinates application, negotiation and execution of driveway permits and easements and enforcement against trespass where appropriate.

25%

Cost, Quality and Contract Compliance:

Coordinates all transaction-related due diligence and administration, including review of site assessments, title policies and deeds, and represents TPWD in transaction closings. Prepares needed documents and seeks appropriate input from natural and cultural resource staff, site managers, legal staff and Executive Office. Serves as Point of Contact for monitoring, reporting and compliance on conservation easements associated with State Parks.

20%

Stakeholder, Vendor and Reporting Management:

Develops trusting relationships with prospective sellers, conducts on-site evaluations, coordinates when appropriate with other TPWD staff, negotiates terms and conditions of transactions on behalf of TPWD, and presents proposed transactions to the TPW Commission. Monitors, with assistance of field staff, situations where private roads or driveways cross or are proposed to cross state park lands.

5%

Marginal Job Duties:

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

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

Experience:

Five years of experience in conservation real estate, contract negotiation, environmental regulation or closely related field work.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class “C” or higher Texas Driver’s License.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS

Education:

One additional year of the required experience may substitute for 30 hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:      

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Wildlife Science or closely related field.

Experience:

• Seven years of experience including writing, negotiation and execution of land use agreements.
• Experience as a corporate or commercial “land agent” or broker.
• Experience negotiating land transactions including easements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles of real estate transactions.
• Knowledge of principles of formal and informal negotiation, in both amicable and hostile settings.
• Knowledge of land-related legal documents, including easements.
• Knowledge of general state agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of geospatial management tools such as GPS, GIS, ESRI ArcGIS and CAD.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in contract and agreement negotiation.
• Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations.
• Skill in developing trusting relationships with private landowners to resolve conflicts.
• Skill in preparing documents for review by legal and administrative staff.
• Skill in meeting deadlines.
• Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to comprehend, create and maintain GIS data.
• Ability to work seamlessly across program and division lines within agency.
• Ability to develop good working relationships across agency lines.
• Ability to quickly learn statutory and policy parameters that guide actions on Department lands.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to plan, assign and/or lead the work of others.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with little or no supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Required, as necessary or directed, to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and hours other than regularly scheduled with supervisor approval.
• Required to respond to emergency situations.
• Required to travel 20% with possible overnight stays.
• Required to operate a state vehicle.
• Required to conform to dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
• Required to follow non-smoking policy in all state buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER