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.

EXCELLENT 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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:

• Job Title

• Dates of employment (month/year)

• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor Description of duties performed

• Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.

• Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields.

• College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) 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.

• Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility

• Work In Texas (WIT) Applications: WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit.

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

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 attach the required documentation referenced below 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:

• Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

• 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.

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

HIRING CONTACT: Brian Bartram, (361) 729-2328, Email: brian.bartram@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Rockport Marine Lab, 702 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Ecosystem Leader, this position performs routine (journey-level) fish and wildlife conservation work including assisting in the collection, recording, and editing of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data in the Corpus Christi Bay ecosystem and nearshore Gulf of America. Operates equipment safely. Works under moderate supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Maintains gear, equipment, and facility. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience:

Fish and Wildlife Technician I(a): No experience required.

Fish and Wildlife Technician I(b): Two years of relevant experience required related to the specific duties of the position.

Fish and Wildlife Technician II: Four years of 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 1(b) and FWT II):

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 working on vessels in the Gulf of America or other large bodies of water.

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.

Skill in operating and maintaining equipment and specialized tools.

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 observe and record biological data.

Ability to maintain field equipment and facilities.

Ability to learn methods employed in fish and wildlife management.

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

Ability to perform routine (journey-level) fish and wildlife conservation work.

Ability to work under moderate supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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.

Ability to perform complex (journey-level) fish and wildlife conservation work

Ability to work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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.

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 perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

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