Thursday, May 28, 2015

Wildlife Technician, Upper Coast Wetlands Ecosystem Project Leader

    • Wildlife Technician – Levelland/Brownfield/Plains vicinity, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Fish and Wildlife Technician I” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00650, isMonday, June 15, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.
      • Please note this position covers the High and Rolling Plains regions in TX, specifically TPWD’s new Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
      • Click here for information on the Wildlife District where this position is based.
      • Please note the Minimum Qualifications, including “Education,” “Licensure,” and also the “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Working Conditions,” “Additional Requirements” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~10% travel required.
    • Upper Coast Wetlands Ecosystem Project Leader – Port Arthur, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist V (Project Leader) ”]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00646, isFriday, June 12, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.
      • Please note this position covers J. D. Murphree,Lower NechesCandy Abshier and Atkinson IslandWildlife Management Areas (WMA’s).
      • Please note the Minimum Qualifications, including “Education,” “Experience,” “Licensure,” and also the “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Working Conditions,” “Additional Requirements” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.”
      • Note: ~40% travel required.

How to Apply for TPWD positions:

·         Please note for any TPWD position -  interview and hiring decisions are based on completed State of Texas Application for Employment, not on résumés. This means you want to do the most complete, thorough job possible and follow all instructions in completing the on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment for TPWD positions. Please see the “How to Apply” section at the bottom of this page for some ways on how to do this. Please note “How to Apply” suggestions are for both full-time jobs and Internships, too.
o   To apply for TPWD positions: Complete online the TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment + attach to it any/all required documents in order to be considered for positions. Work history experience MUST be completed in the online application. The online TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment startshere, then click on “Applicant Login” in upper left-hand corner box of links.
§  You may want to consider using/adapting TPWD job description language to describe your work experience under “Work Experience” as well as “Certificates and Licenses,” “Skills,” and so forth.
·         If you have military service, you may also want to select “Military Service” section of “Supplemental Information” (in TPWD on-line application) to list Military Service accomplishments.
o   In terms of “jargon,” please consider using the language in each TPWD job you are interested in to describe your knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.
o   Also consider listing Military Service honors/awards under “Honors & Awards” section of “Supplemental Information” and other areas as appropriate.
·         For anything you are unsure about, consider using “Miscellaneous” in “Supplemental Information” of TPWD on-line application.
·         Submit completed Application + attach any required forms and transcript(s) by 11:59PM CTon application deadline. Thank you.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Mamou High School Ag Teacher

Mamou High School has an ag teacher opening for the 2015-2016 school year.
Evangeline  Parish Contact Information

 Michael J.  Lombas, Personnel Supervisor (337-363-0442 or
337-580-2385)

 Liz Chatelain, Principal
Mamou High School (337-468-5713)


Texas Parks and Wildlife Department positions


    • Coastal Fisheries Trip Ticket Program Leader –  Rockport Marine Lab, Rockport, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist IV (Trip Ticket Program Leader) ” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00602, is Friday, May 29, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.
      • Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management.
      • Click here for information on TPWD Trip Ticket Program.
      • Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~10% travel required.

    • Coastal Fisheries Data Analyst –  Austin, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist II-III-IV (Data Analyst) ” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00603, is Monday, May 18, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.
      • Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management. This position working with data found at variety of places on TPWD website.
      • Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Acceptable Substitutions,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~15% travel required.

    • Coastal Fisheries Project Coordinator –  Austin, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III-IV (Project Coordinator) ” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00626, is Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.
      • Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management.
      • Please note the “Licensure,” “Experience,” “Acceptable Substitutions,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~15% travel required.

    • Inland Fisheries Hatchery Technician –  Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Athens, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Fish and Wildlife Technician I-II” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00587, is Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.
      • Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management.
      • Click here for information on Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).
      • Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.


Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Temporary Employment Opportunity

Applications for temporary employment with the USDA/ Farm Service Agency Office, 2003 Port Drive, Jennings, LA are being accepted through close of business on May 20, 2015.  Basic computer skills are necessary.  Interested persons must submit a detailed resume’ (include a cover sheet stating applying for the Jefferson Davis position) to USDA, Farm Service Agency, ATTN:  Gloria Parrino, 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302) or via FAX to 1-844-325-6944.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Candidates will be considered without discrimination for any nonmerit reason such as race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status or membership or nonmembership in any employee organization.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Biologist, Regional Fishery / Biologist, Regional Fishery-Habitat

Biologist, Regional Fishery / Biologist, Regional Fishery-Habitat.  The current opening is located at our Southwest  Regional office in Nampa, Idaho.  The announcement will be used to fill the current opening in Nampa and may also be used to fill future statewide openings. An open competitive announcement is posted until Monday May 18, 2015.  The announcement is located at the following link: https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00803018500

There is also an opening for a Environmental Staff Biologist.  The position is located at our Panhandle Regional office in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.   An open competitive announcement is posted until Monday May 18, 2015.  The announcement is located at the following link:  https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00836062419  

Applications will only be accepted through the website.


EEO/Vets Preference