TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist I - II - III (Wildlife Management Area Biologist)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department•Streetman, TX

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Middle Trinity River 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 Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other WMAs within the Middel Trinity River 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: 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.

Requirements

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 of years relevant experience.
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 (FFT II) 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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Current National Wildfire Coordinating Group's (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II certification.

Responsibilities

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 Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other WMAs within the Middel Trinity River 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.

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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