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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. 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CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Natural Resources Specialist I-V Army 92W Natural Resources Specialist I-V Navy AG, 180X, 680X Natural Resources Specialist I-V Coast Guard MST, MSSR, OAR15 Natural Resources Specialist I-V Marine Corps 6842, 6862, 6802, 8831 Natural Resources Specialist I-V Air Force 1W0X1, 9S100, 15WX *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: 1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation). 2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 4. 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. 5. 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: Len Polasek, (361) 790-0306 PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 64 Chaparral WMA Drive, Cotulla, TX 78014 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Region V Wildlife Director, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) natural resources work and is responsible for supervising all field activities, Wildlife Management Area (WMA) research projects, facility maintenance operations, program specific activities, and manages the budget for the South Texas Ecosystem Project which includes the Chaparral and James Daughtrey WMAs. Supervises and provides training and training opportunities for WMA employees, prepares administrative and technical reports, regulation proposals, and supervises all other activities within the WMA Project. Responsible for the development of appropriate demonstrations, public use, and other public outreach which includes dissemination of information to the general public, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other constituents of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) through various communication channels such as telephone, mail, news media, group presentations, etc. Responsible for building public support for TPWD programs and wildlife conservation. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive 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. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree preferably in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management. Major course work from bachelors or post-bachelors degree programs must include a minimum of 24 hours in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Research Methods. Experience: Five years professional experience, not associated with the pursuit of undergraduate or graduate degree programs, as a wildlife biologist, ecologist or as a closely related natural resource scientist. Licensure: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment a valid class C Texas drivers license. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related f