Overview
TPWD – Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician; Wildlife Pineywoods Ecosystem Project Technician Jobs in Nacogdoches, USA at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Position: TPWD – Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician (Wildlife Pineywoods Ecosystem Project Technician)
Overview
Under the direction of the Pineywoods Ecosystem Project Leader, this position performs routine (journey-level) fish and wildlife conservation work. Responsible for assisting with habitat management, infrastructure maintenance, equipment maintenance, grounds keeping, public use, and research on the Sam Houston National Forest, Alabama Creek, and Blue Elbow Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) within the Pineywoods Ecosystem Project. This position will work closely with the Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Technician at the New Waverly office complex.
Work involves the collection of biological data and assisting with wildlife research projects as assigned. Main emphasis will be on the management of wildlife habitat and maintaining and repairing infrastructure/complex equipment needed for research, habitat management or maintenance activities. Assists with public hunting and other public use programs on assigned area where applicable. Provides wildlife management information to hunters, land managers, other user groups and the general public.
Works under moderate supervision, with minimal 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with habitat management, infrastructure maintenance, grounds keeping, public use, and research on the Sam Houston National Forest, Alabama Creek, and Blue Elbow Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) within the Pineywoods Ecosystem Project.
- Work closely with the Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Technician at the New Waverly office complex.
- Collect biological data and assist with wildlife research projects as assigned.
- Manage wildlife habitat and maintain/repair infrastructure and equipment needed for research, habitat management or maintenance activities.
- Assist with public hunting and other public use programs on the assigned area where applicable and provide wildlife management information to hunters, land managers, other user groups and the general public.
- Operate under moderate supervision and use limited initiative and independent judgment.
- Comply with all agency, division and branch rules, regulations and procedures.
Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education — Graduation from High School or GED.
- Experience — FWT IA: no experience; FWT IB: one season of experience as a TPWD Wildlife Division seasonal; FWT IC: two seasons of experience as a TPWD Wildlife Division seasonal.
- Licensure — Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
- Preferred Qualifications — Experience as a TPWD Wildlife Division seasonal.
- Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
— Knowledge of wildlife, range, farming, and livestock practices; ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to operate and maintain various machinery and equipment; effective verbal and written communication; ability to observe and record biological data; ability to work with the public and maintain accurate records; ability to plan, coordinate, and organize assigned work activities; ability to meet and deal effectively with the public, landowners, and co-workers;
ability to assist with management, research and conducting public hunts; ability to operate, repair, and maintain specialized equipment.
Note:
This description excludes non-job content such as application-process information not related to day-to-day responsibilities or qualifications.
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Title: TPWD – Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician; Wildlife Pineywoods Ecosystem Project Technician
Company: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Location: Nacogdoches, USA
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