TPWD - Training and Development Specialist VI (Hunters Education Program Specialist)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position will work in a specialized role that is meant to improve the outreach efforts of the Hunters Education Program while improving the approach to R3 (recruitment, retention and reactivation) strategies and creating applicable relationships with community programs, volunteer instructors, non governmental partners, and facilitating the relationship with the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program contractors that host workshops on behalf of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Under the direction of the Hunter Education Manager, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) training and development work and is responsible for conducting and coordinating mandatory hunter education programs (Section 62.014 P&W Code) throughout one of four regions in Texas (South East, South, North and West/Central) and, often, playing the lead role in R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Hunting and Shooting Sports strategies in the region (TPWD R3 Plan). This position places specific attention on outreach efforts for the Hunter Education program that include the modernizing the approach to audiences in a virtual environment, forming relationships with community-based programs that represent target audiences and professionally affiliated partner organizations, maintaining the contractor led Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program, and determining locations for increased programming opportunities. This position is called upon to develop and/or modify training design based on need and the analysis of success, instructor input and need to expand the advanced hunter education curricula entitled Hunting 101s. Handles hundreds of queries monthly from the public seeking hunter education courses, address changes, and student and instructor assistance with the mandatory program requirements and with game laws and hunting seasons. Oversees the development and evaluation of hunter education student and instructor coursework. This position performs formal and informal educational and outreach functions for the Hunter Education program on behalf of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as well as similar functions for resource division staffs. Sets regional priorities based upon the goals and strategies outlined in the hunter education instructor manual and Program SOP. Assist directly with goals of all program subgrantees. Works with heavy equipment (e.g., trailers, UHVs, trap throwers, firearms, and related equipment). Works under minimal supervision, with extensive 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.