TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist IV (Regional Natural Resources Coordinator)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Any Location, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
This position is responsible for planning and implementing natural resource stewardship activities within Central Texas State Parks and Natural Areas.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Conservation Science, Biological Science, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
  • Six years field experience in natural resources management, conservation science, or closely related field;
  • Experience in community/science-based natural resources management and stewardship;
  • Experience with GIS/GPS tools and applications.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Group insurance
  • Retirement and pension
  • Longevity pay
  • Merit pay
  • Deferred compensation
  • Flexible benefit plans
  • 401K/457 retirement plans
  • Direct deposit
  • Staggered work hours
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Return-to-Work Program
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