GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Under the direction of the Project Leader, Trans-Pecos Wildlife Management Area Project, the Fish and Wildlife Technician is responsible for conducting general maintenance and development activities on the Black Gap WMA including buildings, public use facilities, fencing, roads, wildlife/livestock water developments and developing maintenance schedules.  Performs routine wildlife management and biological survey work.  Work involves collection of biological data and management of wildlife habitat.  Assists with public hunting and public use programs on assigned areas where applicable.  Provides wildlife management information to hunters, land managers, other user groups and to the general public.  Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.  Performs additional duties as assigned.  Complies with all Agency, Division, Branch rules, regulations and procedures, considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  (1) Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; (2) Required to work on holidays, weekends, and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as necessary; (3) Required to travel in-state or out-of-state with possible overnight stays; (4) Required to operate state vehicle; (5) Required to work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; (6) Non-smoking environment in state buildings and vehicles; (7) Physical ability to conduct maintenance and assist with management, research and guiding/conducting of public hunts for extended periods of time (12 hours) in the following conditions: Walk/traverse rough, rocky, mountainous terrain with backpack weights up to 50 pounds; ascend/descend 2,000 ft. elevation differences with slopes greater than 50%; required to work in temperatures ranging form 0 to 120 degrees F; (8) Required to conduct (without air sickness) low-level aerial surveys with fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter and ground surveys.  * TPW employees are required to comply with Department aircraft weight restrictions.  Weight limit restrictions prohibit flight with passengers that weigh in excess of 286 pounds to accomplish annual low-level aerial surveys.  * Note:  Retention of position contingent upon employee maintaining weight requirement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience:  FWT I: (1) None; FWT II: (2) Two years relevant experience; FWT III: (3) Two years as a F&W Tech II (no non-Departmental substitution for experience).  Acceptable Substitutions:  FWT II: Relevant Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.  Preferred Experience:  Two years actual work experience involving farm or ranch operations, carpentry, maintenance, vehicle repairs, heavy equipment operation and using a computer.  Note:  Experience may have occurred concurrently.

License/Certifications:  (1) Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license; (2) Must possess or be able to obtain within 120 days of employment, a valid Commercial driver’s license; (3) Must possess or be able to obtain, within six months of employment, a valid commercial applicator’s license (with hazardous materials rider) and a commercial applicator’s license for herbicides/pesticides.  Note:  Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses.  Preferred License:  Current commercial driver’s license.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  FWT I-III: (1) Knowledge of wildlife, range, farming and livestock practices; FWT I-III:  (2) Skill in using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment; (3) Skill in basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs; FWT II-III:  (4) Skill in operating common farming and ranching machinery and heavy equipment; (5) Skill in repairing and maintaining specialized equipment such as mowers, trailers, and small engines; FWT III:  (6) Skill in preparing pre-purchasing/contracting documents; (7) Skill in the use of personal computers; FWT I-III:  (8) Ability to work outdoors in extreme hot and cold weather conditions; (9) Ability to observe and record biological data; (10) Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public, landowners and co-workers; (11) Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare written correspondence; (12) Ability to  assist with management, research and conduction of public hunts for extended periods of time; (13) Ability to work both independently and as a team member; FWT II-III:  (14) Ability to work without close supervision and plan, coordinate and organize assigned work activities; (15) Ability to perform basic report writing; (16) Ability to maintain and repair vehicles and equipment; FWT III:  (17) Ability to supervise the work of others.

Additional Requirements:  (1) Resume and professional references are accepted, but will not serve in lieu of a completed State of Texas Application for Employment; (2) Copy of an official college transcript(s) from an accredited institution must be submitted with application (if applicable).  Note:  The applications are to be mailed to Michael Pittman in the Alpine Field Office.  The location of the position is Black Gap WMA, which is 55 miles south of Marathon, Texas.

Frank B. Shockley, CF

Professional and Student Services Coordinator/Instructor
Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, SFASU
P.O. Box 6109 SFASU
Nacogdoches, TX  75962

Phone:    936-468-2351
Fax:        936-468-2489
Email:      fshockley@...
Web:       www.sfasu.edu/forestry