Bay Ecosystem Biologist

Title: NRS I-III / Bay Ecosystem Biologist   Agency: Coastal Fisheries Division, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)   Job Location: TPWD Aransas Bay Field Station - Rockport, TX   Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Aransas Bay Ecosystem Leader, this position is responsible for the coordination and field collection of biological, sociological and economic data pertaining to the fishery and ecosystem management in the Aransas Bay ecosystem and Gulf of Mexico. Provides leadership to staff and program coordination.   Assists with data analysis and report writing. Operates equipment safely and maintains fisheries specific gear, equipment and facilities. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures. NOTE: 25% travel required.   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 adjust to changing schedules; (6) Required to respond to emergencies; (7) Required to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; (8) Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels; (9) Required to operate a State vehicle; (10)Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.   Minimum Qualifications: ·         Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science or one of the natural sciences. ·         Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Fisheries Science or related Biological Science.   ·         Experience: ·         NRS I: No experience required. ·         NRS II: Two years relevant experience. ·         NRS III: Six years relevant experience. ·         Acceptable Experience Substitution: o   Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology, or closely-related field may substitute for one year of the required experience. o   Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology or closely-related field may substitute for two years of the required experience. ·         Preferred Experience: o   Experience in GIS applications.   ·         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 required license.   Responsibilities, Working Conditions, Qualifications, Salary, Application and all other Information: may be found at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm and click on Job #13-00411, Location - Rockport      Closing Date: 11:59PM CT, March 12, 2013. State of Texas on-line Application log-in at https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_login.cfm?&TopHeader=tpwd   Questions? / Contact: Dr. Christopher Mace at christopher.mace@tpwd.state.tx.us   TPWD is EOE