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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.PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete. Applications with See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Network Specialist I-VI Army 17C, 18E, 25B, 25D, 25N, 25U, 25W, 25X, 35T, 255A, 255N, 255S, 255Z, 26A, 26B, 26Z Network Specialist I-VI Navy CT, CTM, CTN, CTT, ET, IT, ITS, 181X, 182X, 681X, 682X, 781X, 782X Network Specialist I-VI Coast Guard IT, CYB10, CYB11, ISM Network Specialist I-VI Marine Corps 0631, 0639, 0699, 1711, 1721, 1799, 2611, 2612, 2613, 2659, 5974, 6694, 0605, 0620, 0630, 0670 Network Specialist I-VI Air Force 1B4X1, 1D7X1, 1N2X1, 3D0X2, 3D0X3, 3D1X1, 3D1X2, 3D1X7, 17C0, 17DX, 17SX *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 a plication before military preference can be granted. 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, telework, 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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.HIRING CONTACT: Gaylon Williams, (512) 389-4554PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Information Technology, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin TX 78744 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the IT Operations Telecommunications Manager, performs advanced (senior-level) network systems work. Responsible for architecting and providing oversight for both centralized and decentralized enterprise network environments. Leads capacity planning and performance tuning activities to optimize network resources and directs preventative maintenance, including firmware upgrades and performance tuning for agency network systems. Engages in regular assessments of network infrastructure, including proposed, existing, and legacy systems, ensuring stability, efficiency, and security across the enterprise network. Conducts and reports on product evaluations for new hardware and software, preparing recommendations for management. Supports the agencys strategic telecommunications projects, integrating network requirements into the overall business and information resource plans. Develops and enforces policies to uphold network integrity, directs system recovery planning. Oversees the preparation of budget recommendations for network facilities, and provides final engineering support for problem ticket resolution, contributing to strategic planning and cross-training initiatives to enhance team versatility and resilience. The Senior Network Engineer collaborates with IT leadership to establish policies, guides network team development, and operates with a high degree of independent judgment. Works under minimal 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. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Two-year Associate degree from accredited college or university in relevant field of technical studies. Experience: Eight years of full-time experience in network management, network engineering and design. Licensure: Current Cisco CCNP or equivalent. Must possess a valid C class Texas drivers license. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education: Three years of relevant continuous network experience may substitute for technical certification or sixty semester hours of education. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Four-ye