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HIRING CONTACT: Derrick Wolter, (512) 944-0107
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: District 8 within Bexar, Comal, or Guadalupe Counties.
NOTE: Successful applicant will be expected to reside within their assigned counties.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the DISTRICT 8 LEADER, this position is responsible for performing the professional planning and implementation of natural resource management, monitoring, and research duties associated with wildlife and habitat resources in Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties within the Central Texas Plains ecological region of the Heart of Texas Wildlife District. Provides technical assistance and public outreach programs to the general public, private landowners/land managers, sportsmen, and new constituencies. Develops comprehensive wildlife management plans for private landowners upon request. Disseminates information to the general public through news releases, radio/TV interviews, program presentations, and other public outreach and educational opportunities. Performs administrative duties and prepares technical reports, popular articles, and professional journal publications. Responsible in assigned area for public relations and educational/extension efforts to involve private citizens and organizations in support of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) programs. Identifies public hunting and non-consumptive use opportunities on public and private lands. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
NOTE (1): Natural Resources Specialist (NRS) I salary will be commensurate with experience and/or completion of an advanced degree. Current TPWD NRS I-III employees may apply for this position at their current classification title and at the established Wildlife Division salary rate. Career Ladder progression is available dependent upon business need.
NOTE (2): College transcripts are required. A cover letter and resume are highly recommended.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management. Major coursework from Bachelor’s or post-Bachelor’s degree programs must include a minimum of 24 hours in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Research Methods.
Experience:
NRS I: No experience required;
NRS II: Two years relevant experience;
NRS III: Six years relevant experience.
Licensure:
If driving is required, applicant must possess a valid State driver’s license;
Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II (FFT II) certification.
NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certification.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to pass, within one year of employment, the FFT II moderate duty physical fitness standard (walk 2 miles with a 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes or less) OR the arduous duty physical fitness standard (walk 3 miles with 45 lb. pack in 45 minutes or less).
NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon meeting and maintaining physical requirements.
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:
Education:
NRS I-II-III: Current Associate Wildlife Biologist certification OR current Certified Wildlife Biologist certification issued by the Wildlife Society may substitute for the required minimum of 24 hours in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Research Methods from Bachelor’s or post-Bachelor’s degree program.
Experience:
NRS II and III ONLY: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resource Management may substitute for one year of the required experience;
NRS II and III ONLY: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resource Management may substitute for two years of the required experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Licensure:
Current National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
NRS I-III:
NRS I:
NRS II: Skills of NRS I; PLUS:
NRS III: Skills of NRS II; PLUS:
NRS I:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants MUST apply through the Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). Link to CAPPS posting: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00038930&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
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