Last week, TPWD celebrated the achievements of this year's Employee Recognition Awards recipients! Individuals and teams are recognized for their outstanding efforts related to the agency's mission and values. The award categories include: Community Outreach, Conservation, Customer Service, Leadership, Partnership, Special Achievement, and 2 Outstanding Team awards! 👏 Please join us in honoring these teams and individuals as recipients of this year's Employee Recognition Awards!! 🏅 Congratulations everyone!!! 👇 Watch every ERA award video below! Bighorn Sheep Relocation Team - Outstanding Team https://lnkd.in/gNss_Cea Centennial Parks Team - Outstanding Team https://lnkd.in/gaFeZZ47 Jose Etchart - Conservation https://lnkd.in/gGcixMSK Jessica Burke - Special Achievement https://lnkd.in/gzT8vq7P Jennifer Voss - Customer Service https://lnkd.in/gCy_jVTr Evan Pettis - Leadership https://lnkd.in/gWkNhXRA Dan Bennett - Partnership https://lnkd.in/gX2n7fCy Laney Kohout - Community Outreach https://lnkd.in/gvMPQ27i #tpwd #betteroutside #texasstateparks #employeeawards
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Government Administration
Austin, TX 61,342 followers
Life's Better Outside.
About us
The mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is 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. Since our inception in 1895 as the Fish & Oyster Commission, with Texas Game Wardens providing "Law Enforcement off the Pavement," and with the addition of the Game Department in 1907, we became the Texas Game & Fish Commission. When we merged with the State Parks Board in 1963, we became Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Some TPWD highlights: * Our Coastal Fisheries Division manages resources in 4 million acres of saltwater to sustain fisheries populations and ensure that stocks of commercially and recreationally important species are replenishable. Visit Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson to learn more and to volunteer! * Our Inland Fisheries Division works to protect and enhance freshwater aquatic resources across 1.7 million acres of public impoundments and 191,000 miles of rivers and streams. Learn more at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens and to volunteer! * Our Wildlife Division conducts annual population surveys of 1,200 species and helps develop wildlife management plans for over 30 million acres of private lands. *Texas Game Wardens enforce the TPWD code + all regulations; the Texas Penal Code & selected statutes + regulations applicable to hazardous materials and more. *TPWD's Texas Outdoor Family Program hosts worskhops at State Parks around the state where your family receives hands-on experience learning basic outdoor skills. We provide all the equipment, too! Check out "Texas Outdoor Family" on our website for complete details. *We have lots of volunteer opportunities where you may help us provide outdoor recreation; manage our natural and cultural resources and more! Select "Volunteer" on our home page to get started! #BetterOutside #TxStateParks
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http://www.tpwd.texas.gov
External link for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- State Parks & Historic Sites, Wildlife Management & Research, Natural & Cultural Resources Management/Conservation, Fisheries Management & Research, Conservation Law Enforcement, Volunteering, Hunting & Fishing, and Angler, Boater, Hunter & Teacher Education
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4200 Smith School Rd.
Austin, TX 78744, US
Employees at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Join us on September 4th virtually as we discuss our careers, internships, volunteer opportunities, and more! 🌟 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2sQx6gF Zachery Staley, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, Texas Veterans Commission, Nicole Mechler #BetterOutside #TexasCareers #Conservation #HireVets
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⏰ It's that time!! Get your new season Hunting + Fishing licenses! Order online or find a retailer at https://lnkd.in/gVfUpaNM. 100% of license sales support Texas’ wild things and wild places. Thank you! Friendly reminder to download the Outdoor Annual app to stay updated on Texas' boating, hunting & fishing regulations: https://lnkd.in/gK3UZtzQ We also encourage you to enter in the Big Time Texas Hunts drawings! https://lnkd.in/g67ck-yG #tpwd #betteroutside #texasstateparks #boating #hunting #fishing
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reposted this
🌟 Join the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department team and embark on an exciting new career adventure! If you’re passionate about protecting natural resources and enhancing Texas’ beautiful landscapes, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. 🔗 Explore the full list of opportunities and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gCt6bqq2 Be a part of something bigger and work with a dedicated team that values conservation, public service, and personal growth. #TXJobs #JobSearch #HiringNow #WorkInTexas #TXWildlife #CareerOpportunities #GovJobs #ConservationCareers #NatureJobs
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🚨 REMINDER: The application deadline for the 2026 State Park Law Enforcement Advanced Academy is on Friday, August 15th. 💵 Paid 12-14 Week Training Academy at Bastrop State Park - Mon. through Fri., beginning January 5, 2026. 💰 Schedule C Salary Pay Scale Starting Annual Salary - $65,851 (State Park Police Officer I) with the potential for increases based on your TCOLE commissioned service under Salary Schedule C. 🌟 Full Benefits with 100% Employee Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday Leave, and Paid Overtime Opportunities. 🚓 Take-Home Patrol Vehicle (30 Mile Radius from Duty Station). 🛥️ Patrol in Diverse Land and Waterways of Texas. 👉 Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree * 1 Year of TCOLE Commissioned Service in a Full Time Texas Peace Officer Position ❓ For questions, email the State Park Police Recruiting Lieutenant E.J. Rivera ej.rivera@tpwd.texas.gov Visit the link below to apply: https://lnkd.in/djK4w53K #tpwd #betteroutside #texasstateparks #lawenforcement #conservation #naturalresources #parkpolice #texaspolice #texasjobs #police
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📢 UPDATE ‼️ Dinosaur Valley State Park has been added to the list! 💜 🩵 September is National Suicide Prevention Month and TPWD is using the great outdoors as a way to bring awareness, resources, and communities together. The suicide rate for Veterans is 1.5 times higher than that of the general population. We are partnering with local veteran organizations to have resources and information on site. Rucks are not required, but encouraged! Each participating park will be hosting their own activities, so be sure to check out the State Parks Calendar for details - https://lnkd.in/gyAMAXCc. If you are a veteran organization and would like to partner with a participating park- email VetContact@tpwd.texas.gov. 🎖️ Veterans Crisis Line - https://lnkd.in/g-6AG2dS ‼️ You can also dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255. There is also an online chat option available through the link above. We are looking forward to seeing you out on the trails!!! 🥾 All are welcome! #BetterOutside #VeteranSuicidePrevention #TexasVeterans
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💜 🩵 September is National Suicide Prevention Month and TPWD is using the great outdoors as a way to bring awareness, resources, and communities together. The suicide rate for Veterans is 1.5 times higher than that of the general population. We are partnering with local veteran organizations to have resources and information on site. Rucks are not required, but encouraged! Each participating park will be hosting their own activities, so be sure to check out the State Parks Calendar for details - https://lnkd.in/gyAMAXCc. If you are a veteran organization and would like to partner with a participating park- email VetContact@tpwd.texas.gov. 🎖️ Veterans Crisis Line - https://lnkd.in/g-6AG2dS ‼️ You can also dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255. There is also an online chat option available through the link above. We are looking forward to seeing you out on the trails!!! 🥾 All are welcome! #BetterOutside #VeteranSuicidePrevention #TexasVeterans
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Nicole Mechler, our wonderful TPWD Intern Coordinator put this slide show together! We love our interns at TPWD!
Happy National Intern Day! 💚 Here at TPWD, we wanted to say thank you to all of our interns! Take a look at what some of them have been up to... it's not just paperwork and coffee breaks ☕ ... Visit https://lnkd.in/eJGA3dg to learn more about our internship program! #betteroutside #summerinterns
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Happy National Intern Day! 💚 Here at TPWD, we wanted to say thank you to all of our interns! Take a look at what some of them have been up to... it's not just paperwork and coffee breaks ☕ ... Visit https://lnkd.in/eJGA3dg to learn more about our internship program! #betteroutside #summerinterns
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reposted this
🔊 Calling for government contract, procurement and purchasing professionals! We've got an open role for YOU! TPWD's Procurement Director/HUB Coordinator!! Apply for this lead role to assist in managing our agency's contracting, procurement and purchasing operations. Follow the link below to review the qualifications and submit your application online through CAPPS! Manager VII (Procurement Director/HUB Coordinator) (00050408) https://lnkd.in/gS_YK_4A #tpwd #betteroutside #procurement #contracting #purchasing #finance #statejobs #texasjobs #austinjobs #publicadmin
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