Position Title: Program Specialist I-II/Fishery Management Specialist
Agency: Coastal Fisheries Division, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)
Job Location: Dickinson Marine Lab, Dickinson, TX.
Responsibilities: The Program Specialist I and Program Specialist II is responsible for assisting the outreach specialist team leader and Coastal Fisheries staff members with planning, conducting, and logistical support of fisheries outreach activities for recreational and commercial groups and other appropriate stakeholders in coastal systems. Responsible for networking with coastal constituents, including individuals and organizations in support of the development of fisheries policies and regulations. Additional support for fisheries management activities may be required that include data collection, data management, data analysis and preparation of reports. Participates in professional arenas and promotes public awareness of department activities. Works under moderate supervision, with limited 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Marine Biology, Mariculture, Wildlife and Fisheries Science or closely related field.
· Preferred Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Aquatic/Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Environmental Science, Resource Management or a related field.
· Experience: Program Specialist I: None. Program Specialist II: Two years of relevant work experience.
· Preferred Experience: Six or more years of fishery management experience
· Acceptable Substitutions:
1. Program Specialist II: (1) Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
2. Program Specialist II (2) PhD from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.
· License/Certifications: Program Specialist I and Program Specialist II: 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
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 work overtime as necessary; (3) Required to adjust to changing schedules; (4) Required to operate a state vehicle; (5) Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles; (6) Required to travel with possible overnight stays; (7) Required to respond to emergencies; (8) Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; (9) Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Program Specialist I [PS I]: (1) Knowledge of computer operations and applications as effective tools for fisheries management and communication; (2) Knowledge of fishery data analysis techniques and procedures; Program Specialist II [PS II]: (3) Knowledge of Program Specialist I, PLUS: (4) Knowledge of state regulated and inter-jurisdictional fisheries and their management; PS I (5) Skill in effective verbal and written communication; (6) Skill in managing several projects simultaneously; (7) Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and statistical packages; PS II; (8) Skill of Program Specialist I, PLUS: (9) Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations; (10) Skill in developing goals and objectives; PS I (11) Ability to provide technical and regulatory guidance in finfish and shellfish monitoring; (12) Ability to produce technical documents and written materials for constituents, Department, State and Federal authorities; (13) Ability to work as a member of a team; PS II (14) Ability of Program Specialist I PLUS: (15) Ability to work independently with little or no supervision; (16) Ability to produce high quality technical manuscripts for constituents, Department, State and Federal authorities.
Salary, How to Apply, Additional Requirements and full details on this position may be found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/
Closing Date: 5PM CST January 11, 2011. State of Texas Application for Employment + required forms to apply athttp://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/
Please note:
1. Skills demonstration may be requested at time of interview.
2. Examples of technical and/or professional writings will be required of each applicant interviewed.
3. For complete list of additional requirements, please see “Additional Requirements” at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/
Contact: Mr. Art Morris, Coastal Fisheries Outreach Specialist, atart.morris@tpwd.state.tx.us
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