Tpwd - Natural Resources Specialist I - Ii - Iii - La Grange, United States - PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Verified Company
La Grange, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist I - II - III (District Biologist)
(
)

Organization:

PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location:
Texas-La Grange


Work Locations:
WL-District 9 111 E. Travis, Suite 200 La Grange 78945


Job:
Management


Employee Status:
Regular


Schedule:
Full-time


Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00


Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time


State Job Code:
, 2684


Salary Admin Plan:
B


Grade: 16 18, 20


Salary (Pay Basis): 4, , Monthly)


Number of Openings: 1


Overtime Status:
Exempt


Job Posting:
May 9, 2024, 6:44:43 AM


Closing Date:
Jun 6, 2024, 11:59:00 PM


Description

TPWD MISSION


To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.


PLEASE NOTE:


WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS**
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:
Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty
Natural Resources Specialist I-V

Army

92W

Natural Resources Specialist I-V

Navy

AG, 180X, 680X

Natural Resources Specialist I-V

Coast Guard

MST, MSSR, OAR15

Natural Resources Specialist I-V

Marine Corps

6842, 6862, 6802, 8831

Natural Resources Specialist I-V

Air Force

1W0X1, 9S100, 15WX

  • More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

1. **Veteran
- **DD214 showing honorable discharge.


2. **Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried
- **Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.


3. **Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty
- **Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.


4. **Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty
- **Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active duty military orders.


5. **Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household
- **Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.


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, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program.

For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.


Click HERE
to view our Benefits page.

HIRING CONTACT:
Bobby Eichler,


PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 111 E. Travis, Suite 200, La Grange, TX 78945


GENERAL DESCRIPTION


Under the direction of the DISTRICT 9, this position is responsible for performing the professional planning and implementation of natural resource management, monitoring, and research duties associated with wildlife and habitat resources in Fayette counties within the Post Oak Savannah and Blackland Prairies ecological region of the Oak Savannahs and Prairies Wildlife District.

Provides technical assistance and public outreach programs to the general public, private landowners/land managers, sportsmen, and new constituencies. Develops comprehensive wildlife management plans for private landowners upon request.

Disseminates information to the general public through news releases, radio/TV interviews, program presentations, 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. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

NOTE (2): Position will be located in Fayette County. Applicant is expected to reside in Fayette County within 25 minute drive of office located in La Grange.


Qualifications

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;