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Current Job Vacancies:

General Information:

Legislated Salary Adjustment
State of Texas Application Forms (from the Governor's Job Bank / Texas Workforce Commission)
Supplemental Information and Employment Interests (EEO) Form – PWD 299 (PDF 38.3 KB)
Authorization and Consent for Disclosure of Criminal History Information – PWD 1039 (Word 67.5 KB)
Authorization and Consent for Disclosure of Criminal History Information – PWD 1039 (PDF 265.6 KB)
Veteran's Preference Survey Form – PWD 741 (PDF 331.5 KB)
General Application Process
Employment Benefits
General Position Descriptions
Career Opportunities

Jobs

TPWD Employment Benefits

Annual Leave

Amount earned ranges from 8 to 21 hours monthly depending on:

Number of years of state service
Whether employee in full-time or part-time

Sick Leave

Accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month for full-time employees. Part-time employees earn sick leave at a rate proportional to the hours worked.

Group Insurance

A comprehensive group health and life insurance program is available to full-time and part-time employees and provides for:

90 day wait for health insurance for new employees or rehired employees with a break in coverage
Employee basic health plan (100% premium paid by the state for full-time employees or 50% for part-time employees)
Additional coverage for the employee and dependents

Retirement

Each employee becomes a member of the State Employees Retirement System.
90 day wait before becoming a member of the State Employees Retirement System for new employees or rehired employees with a break in service
Six percent is deducted from each employee's monthly salary.
The state contributes a percentage as determined by the Legislature.
Employees who resign before becoming eligible for retirement may request a refund plus interest.

Workers Compensation

The Workers Compensation Act applies to employees of this department and provides for medical, lost-time, and disability payments for on-the-job injuries.

Holidays

Each session of the State legislature establishes a holiday schedule for state employees which includes most major state and federal holidays.

Training and Staff Development Opportunities

Extensive in-house training program offering a variety of courses for professional and personal growth and development
Out-of-agency participation in various conferences, workshops and seminars
Academic and continuing education at colleges and universities

Other Benefits

Include longevity pay, merit salary increases, deferred compensation, flexible benefits plans, a 401K retirement plan, direct deposit for paychecks, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program

Benefits at a Glance (PDF 44.6 KB)

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