TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist - II - III; WMA Wildlife Biologist

General Description

Under the direction of the South Texas Ecosystem Project Leader, this position is responsible for performing the professional planning and implementation of natural resource management, monitoring, research duties, and public hunting associated with wildlife and habitat resources on the James

E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other WMAs within the South Texas Ecosystem Project.

Provides technical assistance and public outreach programs to the general public, private landowners/land managers, sportsmen, and new constituencies. Disseminates information to the general public through news releases, radio/TV interviews, program presentations, field days, demonstrations, tours, 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. Assists in constructing, maintaining, and repairing infrastructure and equipment. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits, including paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension plans, training and staff development opportunities, longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401(k)/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program, and Return-to-Work Program.

• 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 a closely related field in Natural Resources Management. Major coursework 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 of relevant experience; NRS III – Six years of relevant experience.
• Licensure &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid State driver’s license.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a Non-Commercial Political Subdivision Applicator license with the appropriate applicator category as determined by the supervisor issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
  • 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.
• Retention of the position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required license and certification.
• Physical Requirements: Must 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 standard (walk 3 miles with 45 lb. pack in 45 minutes or less).

Bobby Allcorn, , Email: robert.allcornas.gov