GIS Program Specialist

Position Title: Program Specialist V / (GIS Specialist)

Agency: Wildlife Division, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)

Job Location: Tyler, TX. NOTE: 40% Travel required.

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Region 3 Wildlife Director, this position provides database, Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing support to Wildlife Division Regions 3 and 4 (Regions 3 and 4 include Districts 5, 6, 7 and 8 on the map found here: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/technical_guidance/biologists/ ) for the Texas Wildlife Information and Management System (TWIMS). Responsible for field collection, compilation, editing, and QA/QC of tabular and spatial data for inclusion into TWIMS. Responsible for implementing computer technologies, GIS, spatial databases, and web-based mapping and database technologies to provide intranet and internet access to historical and current data collected by department biologists. Responsible for coordination with field data collectors and biologists to ensure data standardization, accuracy and integrity. Assists with imagery analysis and ground-truthing techniques using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Assists in various other database, data analysis, research design, and cartographic needs of Wildlife Regions 3 and 4. Trains staff in latest data collection needs and use of GIS/GPS technologies. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Geography, Natural Sciences or a closely related field with coursework in GIS and remote sensing.

Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or PhD in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology or closely related field in Natural Resource Management.

·         Experience:

·         Five years professional experience, not associated with the pursuit of undergraduate or graduate degree programs, as a wildlife biologist, ecologist, GIS specialist or as a closely related natural resource scientist.

Acceptable Substitution: (1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree may substitute for one year of the required experience; (2) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Preferred Experience: Experience in GIS and ArcView applications.

·         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 required license.

Working Conditions, Salary, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, How to Apply, Additional Requirements and full details on this position may be found at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm and click on “Job # 13-00135; Location Tyler, Texas”

Closing Date: 11:59PM CDT October 29, 2012. State of Texas Application for Employment + required forms to apply at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/   

Please note: Skills demonstration may be requested at time of interview. For complete list of additional requirements, please click on url listed above under “Working Conditions, Salary…Requirements”  

Questions?: Mr. Corey Mason at corey.mason@tpwd.state.tx.us

TPWD is EOE