TPWD - Program Specialist VI (Upland Game Bird Program Leader)

Job Description:

TPWD - Program Specialist VI (Upland Game Bird Program Leader)

Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Program Specialist I-VII

Army

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Specialist I-VII

Navy

OS, YN, YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X

Program Specialist I-VII

Coast Guard

OS, YN, OSS, PERS,

Program Specialist I-VII

Marine Corps

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Specialist I-VII

Air Force

8U000, 16GX, 60C0, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 88B0

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:
Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation). Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders. Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.
Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.


BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

HIRING CONTACT: Shaun Oldenburger, (512) 757-6067

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Small Game Program, statewide as determined, must be within 75 miles of a major airport

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Small Game Program Director, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Primarily responsible for the oversight of the Wildlife Division's quail (northern bobwhite, scaled quail, Montezuma quail, Gambel's Quail), ring-necked pheasant, and lesser prairie-chicken programs in Texas. Serves as the principal point-of-contact for all upland game bird (excluding wild turkey) management, surveys, research, partnerships, regulations, media, and related habitat programs. Position coordinates extensively with TPWD's Regional and Program staff, as well as serving on various external committees (e.g., Lesser Prairie-Chicken Interstate Working Group, National Wild Pheasant Technical Committee, Western Quail Working Group, National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Technical Committee). Primary liaison with regional (e.g., Quail Forever/Pheasants Forever, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and local (e.g., Caeser Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Tall Timbers Research Station, Quail Coalition) partners, as well as universities, for the conservation of upland game birds and their habitat in Texas. Serves as lead on various management, habitat, and research grants and contracts (e.g., Wildlife Restoration grants) and as an advisor to Wildlife Division leadership on issues relevant to upland game birds in Texas, and nationally. Performs additional duties as required. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management or closely related field.

Experience :

Five years of experience in Wildlife Management or Research.

Licensure :

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

NOTE : Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in Wildlife Management or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in Wildlife Management or closely related field.

Experience :

Experience in upland game bird management and/or research.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of avian physiology and ecology and relevant habitat needs, wildlife management principles, program and project planning and implementation, habitat management techniques, scientific methods and research design, avian population dynamics and biometrics;

Knowledge of upland game birds of Texas;

Knowledge of Ecoregions and Bird Conservation Regions of Texas (e.g., geography, habitat, issues);

Knowledge of upland game bird hunting;

Knowledge of state upland game bird regulations and statutes;

Knowledge of Farm Bill and USDA habitat programs;

Knowledge of Endangered Species Act;

Knowledge of statistical computer software.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, TEAMS, Access and Outlook;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in technical writing;

Skill in interpreting statues, budgets, proclamations, policies, procedures, statistics, and complex biological issues;

Skill in the application of marginal discipline or other agency techniques, laws, time management and programs and policies;

Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others;

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;

Ability to perceive and recognize problems and develop recommendations and implement solutions;

Ability to lead special projects;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to work under stressful conditions;

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;

Ability to provide clear and concise oral and written instructions;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Required to work on holidays, weekends and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as necessary.

Required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to travel 25% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Closing Date: Jan 31, 2025, 11:59:00 PM