TPWD - Fish and Wildlife Technician I-II

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:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

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

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted.

If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

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: Leslie Hartman, (361) 972-6253

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: CF-Matagorda Bay Ecosystem, 2200 Harrison Street, Palacios, TX 77465

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Ecosystem Leader, this position assists in collection, recording, and editing of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data in the Matagorda Bay ecosystem. Operates equipment safely. Maintains gear, equipment, and facility. May assist with training, assigning, and scheduling the work of other team members as needed. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch policies, procedures and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from high school or GED.

Experience:

Fish and Wildlife Technician I: No experience required.

Fish and Wildlife Technician 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 is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

FWT II ONLY: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology, or closely related field may be substituted for two years of required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Two years of relevant experience;

Experience navigating vessels in shallow bay systems;

Experience constructing, using, and maintaining specialized fisheries-sampling gears such as seines, nets, trawls, and oyster dredges;

Experience with basic boat and outboard motor repair and maintenance.

Licensure:

Possession of U.S.C.G. Captain’s License or similar boating safety license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Knowledge of common Texas marine organisms;

Knowledge of Texas commercial and recreational fisheries;

Knowledge of Texas coastal ecosystems;

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Knowledge of Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS

Knowledge of basic fishery management practices, conservation laws, and regulations;

Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;

Skill in repair, maintenance, construction, and use of fisheries sampling gears such as seines, gill nets, trawls, dredges, and longlines;

Skill in the use of computers and MS Word, Excel and Outlook;

Skill in effective work habits, efficiently completing tasks, and following directions;

Skill in operating and maintaining, boats, outboard motors and trailers;

Skill in basic vehicle maintenance;

Skill in collecting and recording data, and maintaining accurate records;

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Skill in Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;

Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Ability to function effectively as a member of a team;

Ability to interact effectively with the public;

Ability to learn to identify common marine organisms;

Ability to accurately follow instructions;

Ability to fully participate in field and water based sampling activities;

Ability to prioritize tasks and schedules;

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program;

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Ability of Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to learn basic purchasing procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays as needed;

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays;

Required to work overtime as necessary;

Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels in the inshore bays and nearshore Gulf of Mexico;

Required to perform work outdoors in extreme temperatures and occasionally adverse weather conditions;

Required to wade in water and deep mud, and walk over rough, uneven, and slippery surfaces or bay bottoms;

Required to lift, push, and pull heavy objects;

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures;

Non-smoking environment in all state buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER