Natural Resources Specialist IV; Environmental Review Biologist

Position: Natural Resources Specialist IV (Environmental Review Biologist)
### Natural Resources Specialist IV (Environmental Review Biologist)
Save Job Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Tyler,Texas|  |  || --- | --- || Job Type | Permanent || Salary | $6,776.85 per month || Benefits | exas 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, deferr || || Min.

Experience | 5+ years |Apply through the Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

** HIRING CONTACT:
** Rachel Lange, , Email: rachel.langeas.gov    
** PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:
** Tyler Regional Office- 11942 FM 848, Tyler, TX 75707    
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* GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

** Under the direction of the Environmental Review Team Leader, this position performs advanced (senior-level) natural resources work. This position is responsible for reviewing environmental documents related to development projects. Performs desktop and field investigations to determine impacts of development and infrastructure on natural resources. Prepares and communicates technical guidance for both terrestrial and aquatic biota, including federal and state listed species.

Coordinates and collaborates with federal, state, and private entities concerning development projects and impact minimization measures. Attends meetings and hearings as a Department representative. Participates in and facilitates regional, state, and national initiatives and discussions regarding conservation tools and resources that assist with the development of guidance communicated by the Environmental Review Team. Collaborates with the Texas Natural Diversity Database, Landscape Ecology Program, and other Department programs.

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.

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* NOTE:

** Both a cover letter and official education transcripts are required at time of application submittal.

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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

** Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management. Major coursework from Bachelor's or post-Bachelor's degree programs must include 24 hours minimum in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources Management and/or Research from accredited college or university.

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* Experience:

** Five years of experience in the field of wildlife management or ecology.

** Licensure:
** Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class 'C' Texas driver's license.

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* NOTE:

** Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

** ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:*
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* Experience:

** Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management may substitute for one year of the required experience in the field of wildlife management or ecology.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management may substitute for two years of the required experience in the field of wildlife management or ecology.

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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

** Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Engineering, Environmental Law, or closely related field.

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* Experience:

** At least two years of professional experience related to assessing environmental impacts from development and communicating or negotiating implementation of beneficial management practices or conservation measures.
Professional experience using GIS and/or experience interpreting biological data and models.

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* KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

*** Knowledge and understanding of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of development on wildlife and habitat.
* Knowledge of Texas wildlife and plants (particularly nongame and rare species), ecology, ecosystem functions, and natural history and associated conservation and management issues or concerns.
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