TPWD - Fish and Wildlife Technician I - II

Job Description:

TPWD - Fish and Wildlife Technician I - II

Description

Job Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

HIRING CONTACT: Jessica Geiskopf, 281-534-0106, Email: [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Palacios Field Station, 2200 Harrison Street, Palacios, TX 77465

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Ecosystem Leader, this position performs routine (journey-level) fish and wildlife conservation work. Assists in collection, recording, and editing of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data in the Matagorda Bay ecosystem. Operates equipment safely. Maintains gear, equipment, and facility. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch policies, procedures and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from high school or GED

Experience :

Fish and Wildlife Technician IA - No experience required.

Fish and Wildlife Technician IB - Two years of relevant experience.

Fish and Wildlife Technician II - Four years of relevant experience.

Licensure :

Must possess or be able to obtain, within thirty days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

Must Possess or be able to obtain, within thirty days of employment, a Texas Boater Education Course or equivalent unless legally exempt per §31.110 of the Texas Water Safety Act.

NOTE: Retention of position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Experience (FWT IB and II Only) :

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology, or closely related field may substitute for two years of required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience :

Two years of relevant experience.

Experience navigating vessels in shallow bay systems.

Experience constructing, using, and maintaining specialized fisheries-sampling gears such as seines, nets, trawls, and oyster dredges.

Licensure :

Hold a U.S.C.G. issued Captain's License.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of Texas coastal ecosystems, marine organisms, and commercial and recreational fisheries.

Skill in collecting and recording biological and environmental data and maintaining accurate records.

Skill in effective communication and in building and maintaining positive working relationships.

Skill in using computers and standard office software.

Skill in operating and maintaining, boats, outboard motors and trailers.

Skill in basic vehicle maintenance.

Ability to effectively interact with the public and represent the agency in a positive manner.

Ability to fully participate in field and water-based sampling activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Knowledge of common Texas marine organisms.

Knowledge of Texas commercial and recreational fisheries.

Knowledge of Texas coastal ecosystems.

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Knowledge of Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS

Knowledge of basic fishery management practices, conservation laws, and regulations.

Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.

Skill in repair, maintenance, construction, and use of fisheries sampling gears such as seines, gill nets, trawls, dredges, and longlines.

Skill in the use of computers and MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in effective work habits, efficiently completing tasks, and following directions.

Skill in operating and maintaining, boats, outboard motors and trailers.

Skill in basic vehicle maintenance.

Skill in collecting and recording data, and maintaining accurate records.

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Skill in Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.

Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.

Ability to interact effectively with the public.

Ability to learn to identify common marine organisms.

Ability to accurately follow instructions.

Ability to fully participate in field and water-based sampling activities.

Ability to prioritize tasks and schedules.

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work under moderate supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Ability of Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to learn basic purchasing procedures.

Ability to work under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays as needed.

Required to travel with possible overnight stays.

Required to work overtime as necessary.

Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels in the inshore bays and nearshore Gulf of America.

Required to perform work outdoors in extreme temperatures and occasionally adverse weather conditions.

Required to wade in water and deep mud, and walk over rough, uneven, and slippery surfaces or bay bottoms.

Required to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.

Must conform to agency work rules, safety program and dress and grooming standards.

Non-smoking environment in all state buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:

• Job title,
• Employer name,
• Dates of employment (month/year),
• If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and
• Description of duties performed.
  NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT:

• College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).
• 'N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.
• Omission of required information may result in disqualification.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:

• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway .
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the 'Create a Résumé' link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website .

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 2026-07-21

Salary:

$3859.97 - 4547.98 Monthly