Coastal Fisheries Technician I-II

Position Title: Coastal Fisheries Technician I-II (please note: listed on TPWD Jobs website as “Fish & Wildlife Technician I-II”)

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

Job Location: Port O’Connor Field Station, Port O’Connor, TX

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the San Antonio Bay Ecosystem Leader, this position is responsible for assisting with the collection, recording, and editing of fishery-dependent and independent data in the San Antonio Bay ecosystem. Operates equipment safely and maintains gear, equipment, and facility. May assist with training, assigning and/or scheduling the work of other team members as needed. 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 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as needed; (2) Required to work overtime as necessary; (3) Required to travel with possible overnight stays; (4) Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; (5) Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels; (6) Required to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs; (7) Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

  

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Education: Graduation from High School or GED.

·         Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology or closely related field.

·         Experience: Fish and Wildlife Technician I: No experience required. Fish and Wildlife Technician II: Four years relevant experience. Acceptable Substitution:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD degree in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology or closely related field may be substituted for two years of required experience.

·         Preferred Experience:

1.      Experience working on vessels in the Gulf of Mexico or other large bodies of water.

·         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. 

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.cfmand click on “Job #13-00315” “Location: Port O’Connor”

 Please note:

·         Skills demonstration may be requested at time of interview. For complete list of additional requirements, please see “Additional Requirements” at url listed immediately above.     

Closing Date: 11:59PM CST January 28, 2013. State of Texas Application for Employment + required forms to apply at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/   

Questions?: Mr. Norman Boyd at norman.boyd@tpwd.state.tx.us