Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III/Coastal Ecologist (Dickinson, TX)

Agency

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Habitat Assessment Team

Location

Dickinson, TX

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$40,790.09 – $57,740.77

Start Date

11/01/2022

Last Date to Apply

10/03/2022

Website

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00026565&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Description

Under the direction of the Habitat Assessment Team-Team Leader, this position is responsible for performing duties associated with mapping, assessing, inventorying, and monitoring Texas coastal habitats and associated fish and wildlife species. Helps identify, recommend, and promote effective conservation, restoration, and management targets for critical coastal habitats and their associated species. Identifies future needs for long-term habitat monitoring and assessments of impacts to coastal habitats. Performs duties associated with collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of survey data, including remote sensing (sidescan sonar, multibeam, and singlebeam echosounder) and in-situ data. Assists in the planning, design, construction, and monitoring of restoration projects. Communicates and interacts with the general public and peers. Operates equipment safely and maintains equipment and facilities. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

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.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES can be found at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim veteran’s employment preference including surviving spouse or orphan of a veteran as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach a DD214 at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Veteran’s Hiring Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/job/veterans/

BENEFITS:
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such 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.

TO APPLY: Application must be completed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s OR higher degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Geography, Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Statistics or closely related field.

Experience:
NRS I: No experience required;
NRS II: Two years relevant experience;
NRS III: Six years relevant experience.

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:
NRS II and III ONLY: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Geography, Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Statistics or closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience;
NRS II and III ONLY: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD degree Biology, Life Sciences, Geography, Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Statistics or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:
Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing environmental/ecological data;
Experience in operation and maintenance of trailers and vessels;
Experience with geospatial mapping software and techniques (e.g. ArcGIS);
Experience with and/or knowledge of remote sensing techniques;
Experience with and/or knowledge of habitat restoration and conservation techniques.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

NRS I:
Knowledge of boats, outboard motors, trailers, vehicle operation and basic maintenance;
Knowledge of ecology, coastal and estuarine, fauna and flora;
Knowledge of geography of Texas coastal and near-shore ecosystems;
Knowledge of habitat sampling techniques and methods;
Knowledge of GIS applications and software;

NRS II:
Knowledge of Natural Resource Specialist I; PLUS:
Knowledge of State and Federal laws affecting fish and wildlife resources;
Knowledge of remote sensing and in-situ survey methods;
Knowledge of fundamental statistical analyses and design;

NRS III:
Knowledge of Natural Resource Specialist II; PLUS:
Knowledge and understanding of environmental management concepts and techniques
Knowledge of the grant writing process and funding avenues.
Knowledge of advanced GIS applications and software

NRS I:
Skill in using MS Work, Excel and Outlook;
Skill in effective verbal and written communication;
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work related contacts;
Skill in using personal computers;
Skill in using various general software applications;
Skill in identification of coastal fish and wildlife resources;

NRS II:
Skill in Natural Resource Specialist I; PLUS:
Skill in applying specific data handling software packages and data analysis;
Skill in interpretation of remote sensing data such as side scan sonar imagery, and bathymetry;
Skill in performing field work in coastal environments (boating, navigation, sea conditions, weather);
Skill in the use of basic ArcGIS applications;

NRS III:
Skill in Natural Resource Specialist II; PLUS:
Skill in data compilation, analysis, and report writing;
Skill in use of large databases including extraction, summary, interpretations and applications in management;
Skill with specialized acoustic sampling software (e.g. Chesapeake, SonarWiz, Hypack);
Skill with advanced GIS applications (3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst);
Skill in the management of grants and independent projects, including designing projects, meeting deliverables, and budgeting;

NRS I:
Ability to communicate effectively with the public;
Ability to participate in field based sampling activities;
Ability to follow instructions;
Ability to work as a member of a team;
Ability to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;
Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program;
Ability to work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement;

NRS II:
Ability of Natural Resource Specialist I; PLUS:
Ability to design scientific experiments, collect data and prepare scientific reports;
Ability to review, interpret, summarize, and comment on technical documents;
Ability to prepare and make written and oral reports/presentations to technical and non-technical audiences;
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;
Ability to work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment;

NRS III:
Ability of Natural Resource Specialist II; PLUS:
Ability to work with TPWD staff, members of the public, and other agency and private parties;
Ability to train others;
Ability to oversee and manage all aspects of project design and management;
Ability to work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of intuitive and independent judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturday, Sundays and holidays; Required to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather;
Required to wade in water, deep mud, over rough and uneven surfaces or bay bottom, and boat in rough seas;
Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels;
Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;
Required to travel up to 40% 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/vessels.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Person

Evan Pettis ([email protected])

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