TPWD – Natural Resources Specialist IV (Regional Natural Resources Coordinator): Texas

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Agency

Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept

Location

Waco TX

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

5,559.45 - 5,559.45 (Monthly)

Last Date to Apply

11/24/2021

Website

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00018687&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Description

This position is responsible for planning and coordinating natural resource stewardship activities within State Parks and Natural Areas of the Northcentral and Panhandle regions of Texas. Performs advanced (senior-level) natural resources work. Under the direction of the Natural Resources Program Director, the Regional Natural Resource Coordinator (RNRC) is responsible for planning and coordinating natural resource protection, restoration, management, monitoring, project review, and facilitating research activities within the assigned Region. The RNRC serves as a member of regional, division, agency, and inter-agency project teams. Directs projects to implement natural resource protection, restoration, management, monitoring, and research activities on State Parks or as assigned. Develops long-term natural resource planning and stewardship documents for assigned State Parks and facilitates implementation. Conducts reviews for State Park infrastructure and operational developments and repairs, as well as proposed third-party developments affecting assigned state parklands. Ensures compliance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and policies, Natural Resources Program guidelines, State and Federal Endangered Species Laws, and other federal and state environmental regulations. Collaborates in natural resource assessments of all projects affecting State Park properties and prepares recommendations that seek to avoid or mitigate potential impacts to fish and wildlife resources, park aesthetics, and visitor use. Participates in the Wildland Fire Program to plan and execute prescribed fires on State Park lands. Provides natural resources training, technical assistance, and staff support to regional and/or park staff and others as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Conservation Science, Biological Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or closely related field. Experience: Five years field experience in natural resources management, conservation science, or closely related field; Experience in community/science-based natural resource management and stewardship; Experience with geographic information system (GIS)/global positioning system (GPS) tools and applications. Licensure: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid Class “C” Texas driver’s license; Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a Non-Commercial Political Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture; Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, the National Wildfire Coordinator’s Group (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II certification. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required certification and licenses. Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass, within one year of employment, the FFT II moderate duty physical fitness standard (walk 2 miles with 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes or less). NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon meeting and maintaining physical requirements. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Biological Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience in natural resources management, conservation science, or closely related field; Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Biological Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience in natural resources management, conservation science, or closely related field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Biological Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field. Experience: Five years experience developing resource management objectives and prescribing land management tools, such as prescribed fire, forest or rangeland management, habitat restoration, or natural community maintenance; Three years experience working with GIS field mapping systems, GIS applications, and creating cartographic outputs for planning documents; Experience in an interdisciplinary background including cultural resource stewardship; Experience implementing and managing projects; Experience in developing public and private partnerships to implement projects. Licensure: Current National Wildfire Coordinator’s Group (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II certification; Current Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of community-based natural resource management and research techniques and methodologies; Knowledge of issues affecting natural and cultural resources; Knowledge of flora and fauna of assigned region; Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations; Knowledge of wildland fire behavior and fire management planning; Knowledge of fire ecology and fire effects in Texas vegetation communities; Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal ordinances and laws; Skill in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; Skill in effective written and verbal communication; Skill in public speaking; Skill in preparing technical reports and management plans; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts; Skill in meeting deadlines; Skill in managing several projects simultaneously; Skill in making independent, sound, and timely decisions; Skill in using GPS field mapping systems; Skill in using GIS applications, such as ArcGIS applications; Skill in the operation and maintenance of laboratory and environmental equipment; Ability to manage and coordinate diverse program activities and accomplish program goals; Ability to exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions; Ability to communicate effectively with the public; Ability to work independently with little or no supervision; Ability to administer budgets, expenditures, and contracts; Ability to work as member of a team; Ability to develop and provide effective training to staff and volunteers; Ability to effectively motivate and guide staff and volunteers; Ability to conduct inspections, surveys, investigative research, and studies; Ability to analyze environmental samples; Ability to prepare reports; Ability to provide expert testimony; Ability to supervise the work of others; Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program. WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to work on holidays, weekends, and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as necessary; Required to work overtime, as necessary; Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions and/or difficult environmental conditions; Required to work in and around natural outdoor pests, such as insects, animals, and poisonous plants; Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures; Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; May be required to operate a State vehicle; Required to travel 25% with possible overnight stays; Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles. TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Person

Greg Creacy

Contact Phone

9792030282

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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