TPWD - Program Specialist IV (State Parks Staff Relations Specialist)

Program Specialist I-VII

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 the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

This position is responsible for assisting supervisors and employees have a positive and productive work environment and experience that leads to individual and organizational success. The position is afforded the opportunity to learn about park and program operations through case management and training which may involve travel to State Parks facilities throughout the state.

Under the direction of the State Parks Staff Services and Administration Program Director, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) human resources management work for the State Parks Division. Responsible for performing work specializing in staff relations issues. Serves as one of the principal contacts for employees and supervisors analyzing problems and providing consultation and solutions to staff relations issues. Provides objective counsel and advice regarding employee rights, responsibilities, and related issues, such as employee / supervisor disputes, employment law or policy interpretation, job performance, workplace conduct, and disciplinary process. Works to help resolve conflicts at the lowest levels. Acts with discretion in handling sensitive employee data. Receives guidance from and coordinates work with the supervisor and counterparts in the Human Resources and Legal Division. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources, or closely related field.

Experience : Four years combined experience in human resource employee relations, including experience in interpreting policies, advising managers and employees regarding policies, job performance, employee conduct and disciplinary matters, conflict management, conducting employment law related complaint investigations, producing written findings and investigative reports, and managing special projects. Twelve months of supervisory experience including training and performance management. Experience facilitating discussions. NOTE : Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure : Applicant Must possess or be able to obtain and hold within 30 days of employment, a Texas class C driver's license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Education : One additional year of combined experience in human resource employee relations, including experience in interpreting policies, advising managers and emplo