TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist IV; State Parks Fire and Habitat Management Coordinator

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.

2 Positions, 1 Position at San Angelo SP - 3900 Mercedes St Ste 2 San Angelo, TX 76901 and 1 Position at Albert/Bessie Kronkosky SP - 7690 Hwy 46 West Pipe Creek, TX 78063

Under the direction of the State Parks Wildland Fire and Habitat Program Manager, this position performs advanced (senior-level) natural resources work and is responsible for oversight and coordination of natural resource stewardship, including wildland fire activities within assigned parks.

Participates in natural resource stewardship initiatives, including wildland fire, throughout the state as assigned.

Serves as Team Lead for regional wildland fire and habitat management office including establishing, coordinating, scheduling, and reporting projects and managing assigned staff and equipment.

Works collaboratively with Natural and Cultural Resource Coordinators, park management staff, inter-divisional staff and inter-agency cooperators.

Provides oversight and guidance to contractors and researchers working on conservation and stewardship projects.

Provides leadership in planning and implementing prescribed fire and wildfire response operations according to established national and state fire management and incident command standards, and ensures the safety of staff, infrastructure, and the public. Develops management plans, prescribed fire plans, and detailed scopes of work for habitat stewardship projects. Coordinates with local, state and interagency fire management organizations.

Performs database entry, maintenance, analysis and reporting.

Coordinates and conducts flora and fauna inventories and assessments, including fire effects monitoring.

Assesses fuel loads and fuel hazards that pose a threat to park infrastructure, resources, and visitors and develops plans for reducing/mitigating hazards.

Manages and maintains preparedness of fire equipment, staff resources, and fire cache supplies.

Mentors, evaluates and assigns tasks for fire management personnel.

Develops training and experience opportunities to advance firefighter qualification levels.

Serves on the TPWD Incident Management Team, as needed, for All Hazards Emergency Response and large planned events.

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.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Six years of experience in Natural Resources Management, Conservation Science, Fire management, Fire Ecology or closely related field;

Three years' experience in wildland fire management and planning and implementing prescribed fires in multiple vegetation types and fuel models;

Experience developing and implementing habitat restoration plans with tools such as prescribed fire, selective thinning, herbicide, and grazing.

NOTE:

Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid state driver's license;

Must possess an NWCG Firefighter Type I certifications;

Must possess an NWCG Engine Boss (ENGB) certification;

Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, the National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firing Boss certification;

Must possess or be able to obtain, within three years of employment, the…