NOTE:  CLOSING DATE CHANGE.  OPEN TO EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL APPLICANTS.
POSITION TITLE:	Natural Resource Specialist I-II	PHONE NO.:	903/881-8233
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:	Wildlife Biologist	FAX NO.:	903/882-9093
CLASS NO. –		E-MAIL ADDRESS:	kevin.herriman@...
SALARY GROUP:	2681-2682/B5-B7	POSITION LOCATION/	Cooper Wildlife Management Area
SALARY:	$2,715.17-$2,841.91/Mo.	ADDRESS:	829 County Road 4795 Sulphur Springs, TX  75482
DIVISION:	Wildlife
HIRING
CONTACT:	Kevin Herriman	POSTING DATE:	December 12, 2007
POSTING NO.:	08-15-205	CLOSING DATE:	January 24, 2008

 

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Under the direction of the Project Leader of the North East Texas Ecosystem Project (NETEP), the Wildlife Biologist performs professional planning, management, and research duties associated with wildlife and habitat resources on Cooper Wildlife Management Area and other Wildlife Management Areas (WMA’s) within the NETEP.  Responsible for managing and enhancing wetland, prairie and bottomland hardwood ecological systems with associated flora and fauna.  Provides technical assistance and public outreach programs to the general public, landowners/land managers, sportsmen, and new constituencies.  Prepares research proposals and conducts wildlife and habitat research relevant to the Post Oak Savannah and Blackland Prairie eco-regions of Texas.  Presents research and management findings through professional publications, technical reports, popular articles, field days and professional meetings.  Assists in planning, organizing, and conducting public hunts and other public use activities.  Responsible for habitat management and infrastructure development and maintenance activities.  Works under general supervision with moderate 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.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  (1) Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; (2) 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; (3) Required to travel in-state or out-of-state with possible overnight stays; (4) Required to operate a state vehicle; (5) Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; (6) Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard various types of boats and; (7) Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, or related biological field with major coursework, 24 hours minimum, in Wildlife Management.

Experience:  (1) NRS I:  No experience required; (2) NRS II:  One year relevant experience.  Acceptable Substitutions:  Relevant Master’s degree or Ph.D. may be substituted for experience requirements.

License/Certifications:  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 on obtaining and maintaining required license.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  NRS I-II:  (1) Knowledge of the basic life history, ecology, and management needs of wildlife species indigenous to the Post Oak Savannah and Blackland Prairie ecological regions with particular emphasis relating to public lands; (2) Knowledge of basic land use practices and their impacts on wildlife species and habitats; (3) Knowledge of wetland, forest and native grassland habitat types and associated management techniques;  NRS I-II  (4) Skill in conducting conservation outreach programs; (5) Skill in communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing, on a broad range of fish, wildlife and habitat issues; (6) Skill in collecting and analyzing scientific data; (7) Skill in using personal computers with a working knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint; (8) Skill in the application of common habitat enhancement techniques; (9) Skill in infrastructure development and maintenance;  NRS II  (10) Skill in operating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) / Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and their applications; (11) Skill in applying wildlife, range and habitat management practices applicable to the Post Oak Savannah and Blackland Prairie ecological regions; (12) Skill in planning and conducting wildlife and habitat research;  NRS I  (13) Ability to work under close supervision with basic use of initiative and independent judgment;  NRS I-II  (14) Ability to work both independently and as a team member; (15) Ability to coordinate with the public, universities, department personnel, media representatives and other governmental agencies; (16) Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare written correspondence;  NRS II  (17) Ability to work with general supervision with moderate use of initiative and independent judgment.

 

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.

 

FORWARD APPLICATION TO:  TPWD- Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area, 21187 County Road 4106, Lindale, TX  75771, Attn:  Kevin Herriman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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@...
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