Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (WMA Wildlife Biologist) Natural
Resources Specialist I-II-III (WMA Wildlife Biologist) Salary $3,504.18
- $4,792.67 Monthly Location Gordon, TX Job Type Regular Full Time
Division Wildlife Job Number 18-01015 Branch ROGER R FAWCETT WMA Closing
8/22/2018 11:59 PM Central Work Address Roger R. Fawcett Wildlife
Management Area, 4730 RR 2692, Gordon, TX 76453 Hiring Contact Devin
Erxleben, (254) 434-3184 * Description * Benefits * Questions General
Description Under the direction of the Cross Timbers and Prairies
Ecosystem Management 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 Roger R. Fawcett
Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other WMAs within the Cross Timbers
and Prairies Ecosystem Management 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, educational/extension efforts to involve private
citizens and organizations in support of Texas Parks & 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:
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. POSTING NUMBER: 18-01015 Qualification Guidelines MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: 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
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.
Experience: * NRS I: No experience required. * NRS II: Two years
relevant experience. * NRS III: Six years relevant experience.
Licensure: * If driving is required, applicant must possess 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 certification. NOTE: Retention of position
contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and
certification. Physical Requirements: * 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). NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon meeting
and maintaining physical requirements. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:
Education: * 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. Experience: * NRS II and III
ONLY:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's
degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range
and Wildlife Management or closely related field in Natural Resource
Management may substitute for one year of the required experience. * NRS
II and III ONLY: Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a PhD in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology,
Range and Wildlife Management or closely related field in Natural
Resource Management may substitute for two years of the required
experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: * Experience with
native warm season grass restoration and management. * Experience with
grazing regimes utilized for domestic livestock. * Experience working
with rural landowners. * Experience working with upland game birds. *
Experience with big game management. * Experience working with nongame,
threatened, and/or endangered species. * Experience working with
waterfowl and other migratory game birds. * Experience with wetland
habitat types and associated management techniques. * Experience with
forested habitat types and associated management techniques. *
Experience conducting wildlife habitat management and restoration. *
Experience in applying common silvicultural practices for wildlife
management. Licensure: * Current National Wildfire Coordinating Group's
(NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II certification. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities NRS I-III: * Knowledge of the basic life history, ecology and
management needs of wildlife species and their habitats indigenous to
the ecological region with particular emphasis relating to upland and
migratory game species, nongame species, threatened and endangered
species, big game animals, and wetlands habitat management; * Knowledge
of general farm and ranching practices and their impacts on wildlife
species and their habitats; * Knowledge of wildlife and habitat
inventory and monitoring techniques for the ecological region; *
Knowledge of experimental research planning, design, and data analysis;
- Knowledge of basic ecosystem management with emphasis on watershed
management and its impact on wildlife, their habitat, and water
resources; * Knowledge of wetland management techniques; * Knowledge of
North American Model of Wildlife Conservation; * Knowledge of modern
forest management practices; * Knowledge of permitting requirements for
wetland management activities; * Knowledge of silvicultural practices
and their impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitat; NRS I: * Skill in
effective verbal and written communication; * Skill in using MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook; * Skill in using statistical
analysis programs; * Skill in operating GIS/GPS systems and other mobile
applications; * Skill in collecting scientific data; * Skill in
coordinating with the public, universities, department personnel, and
other governmental agencies; * Skill in effective interaction with staff
at all levels of the department and other State agencies and
organizations; NRS II: * Skills of NRS I, PLUS: * Skill in collecting
and analyzing scientific data; * Skill in applying common habitat
enhancement techniques; * Skill in conducting conservation outreach
programs; * Skill in developing comprehensive wildlife management plans
in the ecological region; * Skill in plant identification; NRS III: *
Skills of NRS II, PLUS: * Skill in supervising projects as assigned; *
Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others; *
Skill in communicating with the general public and agency staff on a
broad range of fish, wildlife, and habitat issues; * Skill in research
planning and design; * Skill in identifying and developing potential
solutions to resource related issues; NRS I: * Ability to work under
moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment; * Ability to apply common habitat enhancement
techniques; * Ability to work as a member of a team; * Ability to work
independently with little or no supervision; * Ability to conduct
conservation outreach programs; * Ability to perform manual labor
including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; * Ability to
communicate with the general public and agency staff on a broad range of
fish, wildlife, and habitat issues; * Ability to identify important
wildlife plants; * Ability to operate field equipment such as 4-wheel
drive vehicles, tractors, shredders, planting equipment, sprayers,
skid-steer loaders, bull dozers, backhoe loaders, boats with motors,
ATV's, UTV's, etc.; * Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair to
infrastructure and equipment; NRS II: * Abilities of NRS I, PLUS: *
Ability to work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the
use of initiative and independent judgment; * Ability to supervise
projects as assigned; * Ability to understand the planning process; *
Ability to understand the environmental permitting process; NRS III: *
Abilities of NRS II; PLUS: * Ability to work under limited supervision
with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment; * Ability to apply advanced habitat enhancement techniques; *
Ability to train others; * Ability to participate in local, regional,
and statewide conservation planning efforts; * Ability to participate in
the environmental permitting process. Additional Information 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.; * Required to work in areas with heavy insect infestations; *
Required to work in areas with muddy and unstable soils; * Required to
work in remote field locations; * May be required to live on-site in
State housing with a monthly deduction. Housing rate is established by
TPWD policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change
according to market value; * Required to travel 20% with possible
overnight stays; * Required to operate a State vehicle; * Non-smoking
environment in State buildings and vehicles. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In
order to be considered for this position, the following information is
required: * Submittal of a completed online application; * Work history
experience MUST be completed in the online application; * A scanned copy
of official college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be
attached to the online application (if applicable); * Applicants must
attach a DD214 or other supporting documentation to the online
application to claim Veterans Preference. NOTE: Resume and professional
references may be attached to the online application, but not in place
of the completed application. A skills test may be conducted at time of
interview. Army 72, 92 Navy Meteorology and Oceanography, Restricted
Line (Information Dominance) Coast Guard MST, 790, 72 Marine Corps 68,
88 Air Force 1W, 8E, 9S, 15
http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_NaturalResources.pdf
(Download PDF reader) Available benefits as a TPWD employee: * Group
Insurance Benefits Employees Retirement System * Health Insurance *
Dental Insurance * Optional Term Life Insurance * Dependent Life
Insurance * Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance * Voluntary
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance * Flexible health and
dependent day care accounts TexFlex * Retirement program Employees
Retirement System * Deferred Compensation 401(k) and 457 Texa$aver *
Group legal services program Texas Legal Protection Plan * Paid time off
- Longevity Pay * Direct Deposit * Free Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
Programs * Training and Development Opportunities * Education Assistance
Program * Wellness Opportunities 01 Which best describes your level of
education? * High School Graduate or GED * Some college (less than 29
semester hours) * 1-2 years of college (30-59 semester hours) *
Associate's Degree or at least 2 years of college (60-89 semester hours)
- 3 years of college (90-119 semester hours) * 4 years of college (120
or more semester hours) * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree *
Doctorate * None of the above 02 Does your major coursework from
bachelor's or post bachelor's degree programs includes a minimum of 24
hours in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources
Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Research Methods? * Yes * No 03 I
ACKNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTAND that I must possess or be able to obtain,
within one year of employment, the National Wildfire Coordinating
Group's (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II certification. * Yes * No 04 I
ACKNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTAND that I must be able to pass, within one year
of employment, one of the following Fire Fighter Type II physical
fitness standards: Moderate duty physical fitness standard (walk 2 miles
with 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes or less) OR Arduous duty physical fitness
standard (walk 3 miles with 45 lb. pack in 45 minutes or less) * Yes *
No 05 Do you possess a current Associate Wildlife Biologist
certification OR current Certified Wildlife Biologist certification
issued by the Wildlife Society? * Yes * No Required Question Agency
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Address 4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas, 78744 Phone 512-389-4545 Website
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