Texas Parks and Wildlife Department openings

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for all our open positions, including the new Coastal and Inland Fisheries biologist and technician positions below.

Please note:

·         These positions require none to varying amounts of relevant professional experience.

o   Please note any “Acceptable Substitutions” that may be counted towards part of experience requirement.

·         “How to Apply” info below.

·         Deadline dates (“closing date”) to apply for these positions vary.

·         Questions? For .pdf job description, please click on job title hyperlink. To contact hiring manager, click on job hyperlinks below for contact information.  

• NRS I-IV/Warm water Hatchery Specialist –  Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC), Athens, TX
   [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III-IV” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00107, is Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.

• Click here for information on TFFC.
• Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
• Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” and “Acceptable Substitutions” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
• Note: ~10% travel required.

• Inland Fisheries Research Technician –  Inland Fisheries’ Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center, Mountain Home, TX 
  [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Fish and Wildlife Technician I-II / Research Technician” ]. Closing date for this position,TPWD Job Posting #16-00093, is Friday, November 6, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.

• Click here for information on TPWD's Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center.
• Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
• Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
• Note: ~25% travel required.

• NRS V - Coastal Fisheries Habitat Assessment Team Lead –  Location to be determined, Dickinson, Rockport or Corpus Christi, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist V/ Habitat Assessment Team Lead” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00103, is Friday, November 9, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.

• Click here for information on TPWD Coastal Fisheries Field Offices and scroll down to “Upper Coast Region” for this Region’s field offices.
• Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
• Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
• Note: ~50% 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.

Urban Wildlife Biologist

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for all our open positions, including the new Urban Wildlife Biologist position for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, office inside Cedar Hill State Park.

Please note:

·    This position performs variety of duties.

• Please note “Acceptable Substitutions” (if any) that may be counted towards part of experience requirement.

·    “How to Apply” info below.

·    Deadline date (“closing date”) to apply for this position.  

·    Questions? Please click on job title hyperlink for .pdf of complete job description. To contact hiring manager, click on job title hyperlinks below for contact information

• NRS I-II-III / Urban Wildlife Biologist – TPWD Urban Wildlife Program, Based at Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (Urban Wildlife Biologist)” ]. Closing date/deadline to apply for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00105, is Friday, November 13, 2015, 11:59PM CDT.

• Please note this position serves greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro area and performs variety of duties.
• Click here for information on the TPWD Urban Wildlife Program.
• Please note the Minimum Qualifications, including “Education,” “Experience,” “Licensure,” and “Acceptable Substitutions” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Working Conditions,” “Additional Requirements” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
• Note: ~20% 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.

Louisiana Environmental Education Symposium

Louisiana Environmental Education Symposium

Join us February 19-20, 2016 for a plethora of fun, hands-on, environmentally-based educational opportunities while we show you how to "Explore the Natural World" with your students! Earn CLUs, network with educators and local scientists, and go home with great ideas for your classroom.

Presenter Proposals

The Louisiana Environmental Education Commission is accepting proposals for hour-long concurrent sessions to be held at the 19th Annual Environmental Education State Symposium. This year’s conference will be held at the Baton Rouge Marriott, February 19-20, 2016.

All concurrent sessions will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2016. The theme for this conference will be “Exploring the Natural World.” It is not necessary for presenters to adhere to the theme, but sessions that complement the theme are encouraged.

The preferred method for submitting proposals is by web form at http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/2016-environmental-education-state-symposium-presenter-proposal-form.

The Louisiana Environmental Education Commission has a mission to create a comprehensive and balanced environmental education initiative that will result in environmentally literate citizens who will effectively and constructively solve existing environmental problems, prevent new ones, and maintain a sustainable environment for future generations.

Hosted By

The Louisiana Environmental Education Commission, The Louisiana Environmental Education Association and The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 

Hotel Information

Use this link to book a room at the Baton Rouge Marriott.

Related Links: 

Save the Date Flyer

Regional Wildlife Biologist – Farm Bill Coordinator

Regional Wildlife Biologist – Farm Bill Coordinator.  This opening is located in American Falls, Idaho.  An open competitive announcement is posted until  Thursday, November 12, 2015.  The announcement is located at the following link: https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00835026010

There are two openings for Wildlife Technician, Senior .  One opening is with our Southwest Regional office at our Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area located in Parma, Idaho. The other opening is with our Clearwater Regional office at our Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area located in Lewiston, Idaho.  The announcement will be used to fill the two current openings and it may also be used to fill future statewide Wildlife Technician, Senior openings. An open competitive announcement is posted until Tuesday, November 10, 2015.  The announcement is located at the following link: https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00792043016

Applications will only be accepted through the website.

EEO/Vets Preference

Coastal and Inland Fisheries biologist positions

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for all our open positions, including the new Coastal and Inland Fisheries biologist positions below.

Please note: 

·         These positions require none to varying amounts of relevant professional experience. 

o   Please note any “Acceptable Substitutions” that may be counted towards part of experience requirement.

·         “How to Apply” info below. 

·         Deadline dates (“closing date”) to apply for these positions vary.

·         Questions? Please contact hiring manager: click on job hyperlinks below for contact information.  

• NRS I-IV/Fisheries Management Biologist –  Inland Fisheries’ Dallas-Fort Worth District, Fort Worth, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III-IV” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00091, is Thursday, November 5, 2015, 11:59PM CDT. 
• Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management Districts and scroll down to “Dallas-Fort Worth” for this District’s Facebook page and major reservoirs. 
• Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
• Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
• Note: ~35% travel required.

• NRS I-IV Inland Fisheries Management Biologist  –  Inland Fisheries’ San Marcos/Austin District, San Marcos, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III-IV / Fisheries Management Biologist” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00090, is Thursday, November 5, 2015, 11:59PM CDT. 
• Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management Districts and scroll down to “San Marcos-Austin” for this District’s Facebook page and major reservoirs. 
• Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
• Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
• Note: ~35% travel required.

• NRS I-IV Inland Fisheries Management Biologist –  Inland Fisheries’ College Station/Houston District, Somerville, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III-IV / Fisheries Management Biologist” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00088, is Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 11:59PM CDT. 
• Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management Districts and scroll down to “College Station-Houston” for this District’s Facebook page and major reservoirs. 
• Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
• Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
• Note: ~35% travel required.

• NRS I-III - Coastal Fisheries Lower Laguna Madre Ecosystem Biologist –  Lower Laguna Madre Field Station, Brownsville, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III / Lower Laguna Madre Ecosystem Biologist” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00074, is Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 11:59PM CDT. 
• Click here for information on TPWD Coastal Fisheries Field Offices and scroll down to “Lower Coast Region” for this Region’s field offices. 
• Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
• Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
• Note: ~20% travel required.

• Inland Fisheries Natural Resource Damage Investigations Biologist  –  TPWD HQ, Austin, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist II-III-IV” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00789, is Continuous, meaning this position could close at any time so we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able. 
• Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management. 
• Click here for information on TPWD Natural Resource Damage Assessment.
• Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
• 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.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department jobs

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for all our open positions, including the new Wildlife Biologist position in northeast Texas; the World Birding Center (WBC) Habitat Conservation and two trans-Pecos biologist positions below.

Please note: 

·         These positions in different parts of Texas. Each requires varying amounts, if any, of relevant experience. 

• Please note “Acceptable Substitutions” (if any) that may be counted towards part of experience requirement.

·         “How to Apply” info below. 

·         Deadline dates (“closing date”) to apply for these positions vary – some deadlines this week.

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

• NRS I-II-III / Wildlife Biologist – Northeast Texas Ecosystem Project, Location to be determined in/near Paris, TX, vicinity [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (Wildlife Biologist)” ]. Closing date/deadline to apply for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00071, is Tuesday, October 27, 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 TPWD Wildlife District where this position is based. 
• 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: ~10% travel required.

• Habitat Conservation Specialist (TPWD’s World Birding Center Units in Lower Rio Grande Valley) – based at Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist II-III (Habitat Conservation Specialist)” ]. Closing date/deadline to apply for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00061, is Friday, October 16, 2015, 11:59PM CDT. 
• Please note three (3) licensure requirements: Texas driver’s license to be obtained within 30 days; Pesticide Applicator’s license within 6 months of employment and NWCG FFTII within one year, for this position.
• This position covers following three (3) TPWD World Birding Center Units:
• Resaca de la Palma State Park and
• Estero Llano Grande State Park and
• Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. 
• Please note the Minimum Qualifications, including “Education,” “Licensure,” “Physical Requirements,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Working Conditions,” “Additional Requirements” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
• Note: ~60% travel required.

• Trans-Pecos District Wildlife Biologist – TPWD Wildlife District I (location to be determined), Sanderson, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (District Wildlife Biologist)” ]. Closing date/deadline to apply for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00025, is October 19, 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 District where this position is based. 
• Please note the Minimum Qualifications, including “Education,” “Licensure” and “Physical Requirements” for this position.
• Please note the “General Description,” “Working Conditions,” “Additional Requirements” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
• Note: ~25% travel required.

• Technical Guidance Biologist – location to be determined in TPWD’s Trans-Pecos Area of west TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist IV (Technical Guidance Biologist)” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00726, is Continuous, meaning this position could close at any time so we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able. 
• Click here for information on the Wildlife District where this position is based. 
• Please note licensure requirements: one to be obtained within 30 days and the other within one year, for this position.
• Please note the Minimum Qualifications, including “Education,” “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Physical Requirements,” “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: ~40% 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.

Wetlands and Waterfowl wildlife biologist

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for all our open positions, including the new Wetlands and Waterfowl wildlife biologist position below.

Please note: 

·         This position based at TPWD’s  J. D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area (WMA). It requires five (5) years of relevant professional experience. 

• Please note “Acceptable Substitutions” that may be counted towards part of experience requirement.

·         “How to Apply” info below. 

·         Deadline dates (“closing date”) to apply for this positions.

·         Please click job title hyperlink for .pdf of complete job description.

• Questions? Please contact hiring manager: click on job title hyperlink below for contact information.

• NRS IV / Wetlands and Waterfowl Biologist – J. D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area, Port Arthur, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist IV (Wetlands and Waterfowl Biologist)” ]. Closing date/deadline to apply for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00028, is Friday, October 30, 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 TPWD wetlands, and TPWD web portal to more wetlands information.
• Click here for TPWD’s 2015-2016 Waterfowl Digest.
• Click here for TPWD’s Waterfowl Strategic Plan, which may be in process of being updated. 
• 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: ~25% travel required.