TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist I - II - III - IV (Assistant Fisheries Biologist)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department•Brookeland, TX

59d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Assistant District Management Supervisor for the Jasper Inland Fisheries district and will focus on improving freshwater angling opportunities and protecting and enhancing freshwater aquatic resources in the Jasper area. The position's office is located in Brookeland and will involve frequent work in rural areas. Work will occur on large reservoirs, small impoundments, and streams in urban and rural areas. Also, it is expected the Assistant District Management Supervisor will participate in pubic outreach events and conduct or assist with fisheries research projects. Under the direction of the Project Leader, this position performs natural resources work including conducting surveys on freshwater impoundments and rivers, analyzing and interpreting survey data, implementing applied fisheries management activities, planning and conducting management related research, writing technical reports and scientific publications on significant results and findings, organizing and conducting public outreach programs, and working directly with controlling authorities and municipalities. Assists in directing a team of permanent technicians and seasonal workers, interns, and volunteers. Assists Project Leader in various administrative duties, including purchasing, activity reporting, and budget planning. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science, Aquatic Ecology, Natural Resources Conservation, Biology, or closely related field.
Natural Resources Specialist (NRS) I: No experience required.
NRS II: Two years relevant experience.
NRS III: Six years relevant experience.
NRS IV: Ten years relevant experience.
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.
NRS II-III-IV ONLY: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife, Fisheries Science, Natural Science or closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
NRS II-III-IV ONLY: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife, Fisheries Science, Natural Science or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Knowledge of the flora and fauna of Texas and their ecosystems.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal ordinances and laws.
Knowledge of Riparian ecology and natural resource management.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies dealing with conservation of fish and wildlife resources and their habitat.
Knowledge of threats to ecological integrity and appropriate management and policy approaches to address them.
Knowledge of current scientific trends and practices in relevant disciplines.
Skill in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skill in using standard office equipment.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of laboratory and environmental equipment.
Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
Skill in identifying, researching and compiling information.
Skill in interpreting, analyzing and explaining technical documents.
Skill in planning and preparing project budgets.
Skill in developing goals and objectives.
Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations.
Skill in managing grants, contracts and writing requests for proposals.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
Ability to conduct inspections, surveys, investigative research, and studies.
Ability to analyze environmental and natural resource samples; to prepare reports.
Ability to provide expert testimony.
Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.
Ability to perform routine (journey-level) natural resources work.
Ability to work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to plan and perform fieldwork, including habitat assessments and measuring ecological outcomes.
Ability to provide guidance to others.
Ability to perform complex (journey-level) natural resources work.
Ability to work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to perform highly complex (senior-level) natural resources work.
Ability to work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to initiate, build and develop public support and involvement for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department conservation programs.
Ability to perform advanced (senior-level) natural resources work.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in fisheries science or biological science.

Responsibilities

Conducting surveys on freshwater impoundments and rivers
Analyzing and interpreting survey data
Implementing applied fisheries management activities
Planning and conducting management related research
Writing technical reports and scientific publications on significant results and findings
Organizing and conducting public outreach programs
Working directly with controlling authorities and municipalities
Assisting in directing a team of permanent technicians and seasonal workers, interns, and volunteers
Assisting Project Leader in various administrative duties, including purchasing, activity reporting, and budget planning
Performing additional duties as assigned
Complying with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures

Benefits

Texas 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, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program.
For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

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