Apply through the Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
Link to CAPPS posting: 
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058369&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

HIRING CONTACT: Dale F. Prochaska, (325) 203-8856, Email: Dale.Prochaska@tpwd.texas.gov
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Wildlife Region II, District 5 Office, 309 Sidney Baker South, Kerrville, TX 78028

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Wildlife Region II Director, the District 5 Leader Performs highly advanced (senior-level) natural resources work. Supervises all field activities, monitors the budget, District research projects, maintenance and operations, and Program directed projects and activities assigned to the 14 county Edward’s Plateau District.  Supervises and provides training/training opportunities for District employees, prepares administrative and technical reports, regulation proposals, and supervises all activities within the district.  Responsible for the development of appropriate demonstrations, public use, and other public outreach and dissemination of information within the district. Works closely with other District, Project, Regional, and Program staff.  Disseminates information to the general public, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other constituents of TPWD (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 and Division rules, regulations, and procedures.

NOTE: College Transcripts are required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management. Major coursework from Bachelor’s or post-Bachelor’s 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 of 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 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 Master’s degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology or closely related field in Natural Resource Management, may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology or closely related field in Natural Resource Management, may substitute for two years of the required experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of life history, ecology, and management needs of wildlife species indigenous to the Edwards Plateau and Llano Uplift Ecological Regions.
• Knowledge of basic computer operation and its application to wildlife management activities.
• Knowledge of land-use practices and their impacts on wildlife species.
• Knowledge of common farming and ranching operations and practices.
• Knowledge of Department programs, policies, procedures, and operations.
• Knowledge of wildlife, wildlife habitat, and rangeland management techniques.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in planning, conducting and evaluating conservation outreach programs.
• Skill in communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing, on a broad range of wildlife and habitat issues.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing and reporting advanced scientific data.
• Skill in coordinating with the public, universities, Department personnel, media representatives and other governmental agencies.
• Skills in using MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Skills in using analytical software and GIS/GPS applications.
• Skill applying advanced habitat enhancement techniques.
• Skill in planning processes.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate assigned staff.
• Ability to exercise initiative.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to make decisions in the absence of the Regional Director.
• Ability to initiate, build and develop public support and involvement for TPWD’s wildlife conservation programs.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews, plan, design, and implement field research.
• Ability to develop operating budgets and oversee expenditures by staff.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate research activities or special projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Required to work holidays, weekends, and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday as necessary.
• Required to travel up to 50% with possible overnight stays.
• Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
• Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.