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.