Apply through the Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
Link to CAPPS posting: 
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00054673&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

HIRING CONTACT: Alan Cain, (830) 480-4038, Email: alan.cain@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Wildlife Director’s Office, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Wildlife Division Director, this position performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations to five regional directors, and the directors of the Big Game, Ecological & Environmental Planning, Small Game, Wildlife Conservation, and Private Lands and Public Hunting programs, as well as the lead wildlife veterinarian. Leads Division staff in the development of research, management and regulatory programs designed to strengthen the management and conservation of the wildlife and cultural resources of Texas for future generations. Provides leadership in the development of innovative programs aimed at educating the public about the benefits of participating in natural and cultural resource conservation activities. Works collaboratively with the Branch Chief of Administration and Research to ensure efficient support of regional and program operations. Represents the Division at Commission and legislative hearings on wildlife management issues as needed. Broad oversight of Division fiscal operations and strategic planning. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive 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 Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, or closely related field.

Experience:

Seven years of progressively responsible broad-based experience administering wildlife management programs and leading large and geographically dispersed teams.

Experience in strategic planning and program or policy development.

Experience in supervision, team building, project management and public speaking.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

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 the required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s of Science degree in wildlife science, wildlife ecology, wildlife management, or closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sound biological practice with respect to management of wildlife resources including game, non- game, threatened and endangered species and the full range of relevant habitat issues on both public and private lands.
• Knowledge of wildlife field operations and programmatic functions in Big Game, Ecological and Environmental Planning, Small Game, Wildlife Conservation, Private Lands and Public Hunting, and wildlife health.
• Knowledge of cultural resource management.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of sound human resource management practices.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in leadership, team building, mentoring and challenging staff with professional growth opportunities.
• Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy
• Skill in supervision and maintaining effective working relationships with direct reports, co-workers, legislative staff, staff of other agencies, private landowners and full range of stakeholders having interests in natural resource conservation.
• Skill in budget management, justification, monitoring and control.
• Skill in the development of an appropriate regulatory framework to support long-range conservation goals, consistent with Commission policy and relevant state law.
• Skill in managing several projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to develop innovative programs to help achieve departmental goals of budgetary self-sufficiency and increased participation by all segments of the population in activities related to natural resource conservation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written presentations to the TPWD Commission, Legislative committees, public interest groups, etc.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to negotiate among competing interests.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgements on limited data and under considerable pressure.
• Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and hours other than regularly scheduled with supervisor approval.
• May be required to operate a state vehicle.
• Required to travel 25% with possible overnight stays.
• Required to conform to dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures. 
• Required to follow non-smoking policy in all state buildings and vehicles.

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