Texas Parks and Wildlife positions

Please note: 

·         These two positions in different parts of Texas. Each requires minimum five years’ relevant experience.

·         “How to Apply” info below. 

·         Questions? Please contact hiring managers: click on job title hyperlinks below for contact information

• Wetlands and Waterfowl Specialist – based at J. D. Murphree WMA , Port Arthur, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist IV (Wetlands and Waterfowl Specialist)” ]. Closing date/deadline to apply for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00881, is Friday, September 18, 2015, 11:59PM CDT. 
• Please note licensure requirements: one to be obtained within 30 days and the other within one year, for this position.
• Click here for information on the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) where this position is based. 
• Please note the Minimum Qualifications, including “Education,” “Licensure,” “Physical Requirements,” and also the “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Working Conditions,” “Additional Requirements” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
• Note: ~25% travel required.

• Migratory Game Bird Specialist – TPWD Small Game Administration, San Marcos, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Program Specialist V (Migratory Game Bird Specialist)” ]. Closing date/deadline to apply for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00882, is Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 11:59PM CDT. 
• This position provides oversight and guidance for administering habitat projects benefiting migratory game birds across Texas.
• Please note the Minimum Qualifications, including “Education,” “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and also the “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Working Conditions,” “Additional Requirements” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
• Note: ~30% travel required.

How to Apply for TPWD positions:

·         Please note for any TPWD position -  interview and hiring decisions are based on completed on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment, not on résumés. This means you want to do the most complete, thorough job possible in completing the on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment. 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 the on-line 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 on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment starts here, 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 – Duties” as well as “Additional Information - Certificates and Licenses,” “Additional Information - 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 work experience under “Work Experience – Duties.” 

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 CT on application deadline. Thank you.