Position
Title: Natural Resource
Specialist I-III/Hydroacoustic Survey Specialist
Agency: Coastal Fisheries Division, Texas Parks &
Wildlife Department (TPWD)
Job Location: TPWD Dickinson Marine Lab – Dickinson, TX
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Upper Coast
Regional Director, the Natural Resources Specialist performs duties directly
related to the collection, processing and dissemination of acoustic survey data
for the conservation, management, restoration and monitoring of oyster habitat
and ecosystem-based coastal management. Assists with design, construction
and monitoring of oyster habitat restoration/mitigation projects.
Provides leadership to staff and program coordination. Assists with data
analysis, report and grant writing, and USCOE permit applications.
Operates equipment safely and maintains fisheries specific gear, equipment and
facilities. Promotes public awareness of Department and Program
activities. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with
all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
Working Conditions: (1) Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays as needed;
(2) Required to travel with possible overnight stays; (3) Required to perform
work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; (4) Non-smoking
environment in State buildings and vehicles. NOTE: 25%
Travel required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Education: Graduation
from an accredited college or university with a relevant BA/BS degree in
Biology; Mariculture or Fisheries Science; Ecology; or one of the natural
sciences or closely related field.
· Experience:
· Natural
Resources Specialist (NRS) I: No experience required.
· NRS II: Two
years’ relevant experience required.
· NRS III: Six
years relevant experience.
· License/Certifications: 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 license.
· Preferred Licensure:
1. A current Self-Contained Underwater
Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) certification.
Additional
Requirements; Knowledge, Skills & Abilities; Salary; Application and all
other Information: may be found
athttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm and click
on Job #12-00-596
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