TPWD - Purchaser IV - V (Wildlife Division Purchaser)

Job ID 107273 Location Texas Other Recruiting Location Texas Number of Openings 1 State Job Code(s) 1933, 1934 Close Date 11/04/2026 Company Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Admin Plan(s) B Salary Admin Grade(s) 19, 21 Salary Range $5756.00 - 6571.00 per Month Job 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. HIRING CONTACT: Danielle D. Bates, 737-393-5466, Danielle.Bates@tpwd.texas.gov PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Statewide - office will be at an existing TPWD office location GENERAL DESCRIPTION : Under direction of the Purchasing and Contracting Team Lead, this position is responsible for highly complex (Purchaser IV) or advanced (Purchaser V) senior-level purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and overseeing the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Complies with all statewide procurement guidelines administered by the Texas Comptroller's office. Works under limited (Purchaser IV) or minimal (Purchaser V) supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and major course work in business or public administration or related field. Experience : Purchaser IV: Three years of experience in public purchasing and procurement of goods and services. One year of experience in developing and processing moderately complex solicitations and specifications. NOTE : Experience may have occurred concurrently. Purchaser V: Four years of experience in public purchasing and procurement of goods and services at a State of Texas agency. Two years of experience in moderately complex solicitations and specification writing. Work experience using Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). NOTE : Experience may have occurred concurrently. Licensure : Purchaser IV: Must possess or be able to obtain, within six months of employment, a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accounts. Must possess or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accounts. NOTE : Retention of position is contingent on maintaining required license and certification. Purchaser V: Must possess a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accounts. Must possess a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accounts. NOTE : Retention of position is contingent on maintaining required license and certification. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS : Education : One additional year of directly relevant experience in public purchasing and procurement of goods and services may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education up to a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or closely related field. Experience : Three years of experience in public sector contracts or procurement. Experience in using statewide Term Contracts, TXMAS contracts, Open Market processes, the CMBL, and familiarity with the Texas statewide purchasing system. Experience with managing government credit card accounts. Experience with State of Texas policies and procedures related to purchasing and contracting. Experience in purchasing and/or contracting…

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