TPWD – Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician I (WMA Wildlife Technician) (00050933)

Apply through the Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
Link to CAPPS posting: 
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00050933&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

HIRING CONTACT: Stephen Lange, (903) 566-1626 x 221         stephen.lange@tpwd.texas.gov 

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Wildlife Division Region III, TBD – Tyler Regional Office or regional ecosystem project office. WMA locations: Land Habitat Management – TPWD

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position will assist ecosystem project staff with the preparation of WMA for the public hunting season, including running hunt check stations, and performing habitat maintenance project. Locations include the Tyler Regional Office in Tyler, TX. Northeast Texas Ecosystem Project Office in Lindale, TX. Pineywoods Ecosystem Project Office in Nacogdoches, TX. Or the Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project Office in Tennessee Colony, TX.
Under the immediate supervision of the Regional Director and Project Leaders, this position performs routine (journey-level) fish and wildlife conservation work. Responsible for assisting with habitat management, infrastructure maintenance, equipment maintenance, grounds keeping, public use, and research at Region 3 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) within the Northeast Texas, Middle Trinity River and Pineywoods Ecosystem Projects.  Work involves the collection of biological data and assisting with wildlife research projects as assigned.  Main emphasis will be on the management of wildlife habitat and maintaining and repairing infrastructure/complex equipment needed for research, habitat management or maintenance activities.  Assists with public hunting and other public use programs on assigned area where applicable.  Provides wildlife management information to hunters, land managers, other user groups and the general public.  Works under moderate supervision, with minimal 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:
Graduation from High School or GED.
Experience:
No experience required.
Licensure:
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid state driver’s license.
           
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of wildlife, range, farming, and livestock practices.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in operating common farming and ranching machinery and heavy equipment to include:  dozers, skid steer, farm tractors, shredders, discs, aerator, backhoe, chainsaw.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in using hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in repairing and maintaining specialized equipment such as boats, vehicles, farm equipment, mowers, trailers and small engines.
• Ability to perform grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and weed eating.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize assigned work activities.
• Ability to observe and record biological data.
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public, landowners, and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, comply with purchasing documentation, and prepare written correspondence.
• Ability to assist with management, research and conducting public hunts for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate, repair, and maintain specialized equipment, such as airboats, Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs), All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), farm equipment, vehicles, mowers, trailers and small engines.
• Ability to perform basic welding, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, fencing, mechanical, and road maintenance tasks.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate a GPS and GIS (ArcMap).
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to conduct activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Required to work on holidays, weekends, and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as necessary.
• Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures.
• Required to operate heavy equipment and farm machinery.
• Required to perform work in wet unstable soils and muddy conditions.
• Required to work in areas with heavy extreme insect infestation.
• Required to work in remote field locations.
• Required to travel 50% with possible overnight stays.
• Bunkhouse lodging is available.
• May be required to operate State vehicle.
• Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview. 

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification tendersglobal.net Service tendersglobal.net Military Specialty
Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III tendersglobal.net Army tendersglobal.net 68T, 64A
Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III tendersglobal.net Navy tendersglobal.net No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.
Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III tendersglobal.net Coast Guard tendersglobal.net MST, OAR15, SEI18
Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III tendersglobal.net Marine Corps tendersglobal.net No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.
Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III tendersglobal.net Air Force tendersglobal.net 43MX*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 application 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, 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.