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

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Job Title TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist I - II - III (WMA Biologist)

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.

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 Chaparral 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.

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):
Housing is available but not required.

NOTE (3):
Transcripts are REQUIRED at the time of application.

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.

NRS I:
No experience required.

NRS II
:
Two years of relevant experience.

NRS III
:
Six years of relevant experience.

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, 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.

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).

Required to conduct (without air sickness) low-level aerial fixed wing aircraft and helicopter surveys. TPWD employees are required to comply with aircraft weight restrictions. Weight limit restrictions prohibit flight with passengers that weigh in excess of 300 pounds. Must meet weight restrictions to accomplish annual low-level aerial surveys.

NOTE
:
Retention of position contingent upon meeting and maintaining physical requirements

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.

NRS II and III ONLY
:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management,…