Tpwd - Fish and Wildlife Technician I-ii (Hatchery - Lake Jackson, United States - PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

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Lake Jackson, United States

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Description

TPWD - Fish and Wildlife Technician I-II (Hatchery Technician)
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Organization:

PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location:
Texas-Lake Jackson

Work Locations:
CF-Sea Center Texas 302 Medical Drive Lake Jackson 77566

Job:
Life, Physical, and Social Science

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:
Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code:

Salary Admin Plan:
A

Grade: 13 15

Salary (Pay Basis): 3, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Non-exempt

Job Posting:
May 22, 2024, 4:57:05 PM

Closing Date:
Jun 12, 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.

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:
Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty
Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III

Army

68T, 64A

Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III

Navy

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III

Coast Guard

MST, OAR15, SEI18

Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III

Marine Corps

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III

Air Force

43MX

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

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

- **Veteran
- **DD214 showing honorable discharge.
- **Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried
- **Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
- **Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty
- **Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
- **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.
- **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.

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HIRING CONTACT:
Jennifer Butler, extension 225

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:
Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Hatchery Manager, this position is responsible for fish hatchery stock enhancement. Assists Hatchery Manager in the propagation and distribution of marine finfish throughout the coastal waters of Texas. Duties include collecting, tabulating, and entry of hatchery records; fish culture operations; and stock enhancement program work. Operates equipment safely and maintains gear, equipment, and facility. May assist with training, assigning, and scheduling the work of other team members as needed. May supervise the work of volunteers and community service workers. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience:

FWT I:

No experience required.

FWT II:
Four years relevant experience required related to the specific duties of the position.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within thirty days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license;

NOTE:
Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

FWT II ONLY:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.
D. in Mariculture/Aquaculture, Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Two years of work experience in Aquaculture/Mariculture facilities;
Experience in industrial trades such as plumbing, electrical, and carpentry and welding;
Experience in the operation of heavy equipment (tractors/mowers/forklifts);
Experience in the operation of dually pickup trucks and towing goose-neck trailers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

FWT I:

Knowledge of fish culture and ha