Natural Resources Specialist V (San Antonio Ecosystem Leader)

 

Organization: PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

 

Primary Location: Texas-Port O Connor

 

Work Locations: CF-Port O Connor Field Station 418 South 16th Street PO Box 688 Port O Connor 77982

 

Job: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

 

Employee Status: Regular

 

Schedule: Full-time

 

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

 

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

 

State Job Code: 2686  

Salary Admin Plan: B

 

Grade: 23  

Salary (Pay Basis): 6,146.74 - 6,146.74 (Monthly)

 

Number of Openings: 1

 

Overtime Status: Exempt

 

Job Posting: Jan 24, 2020, 3:48:44 PM

 

Closing Date: Feb 14, 2020, 11:59:00 PM

 

 

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PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD San Antonio Bay Ecosystem, 418 South 16th Street, Port O’Connor, TX 77982

HIRING CONTACT: Jerry Mambretti, (281) 534-0101

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Regional Director, this position is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and field collection of biological, sociological, and economic data pertaining to the fisheries and ecosystem management within the San Antonio Bay Ecosystem and the near-shore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Provides leadership for staff and field station administration. Performs data analysis and writes summary reports on the data collected from the ecosystem. Develops a thorough knowledge and understanding of the ecosystem. Operates equipment safely and maintains gear, equipment and facilities. Participates in professional arenas and promotes public awareness of Department activities. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

 

 

Education:

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Aquatic/Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Resource Management or closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience in ecosystem/fisheries resources-related research, planning, program development, grant and project management and field executed management programs;

Education:

Experience:

Publication in peer reviewed journal with inclusion of statistical analysis of fisheries/resource data;

Supervisory experience in a resource management related field with a staff of 5 or more.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of marine biology/ecology or marine fisheries management;

Knowledge of Texas coastal ecosystems and fisheries including Gulf and interjurisdictional fisheries and their management;

Knowledge of marine fisheries sampling techniques and applications;

Knowledge of data analysis techniques and procedures;

Knowledge of computer operations and applications to fisheries management;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in effective technical writing, and public speaking;

Skill in personnel management and supervision;

Skill in fishery research, management techniques and data analysis;

Skill in accepting and effectively handling assignments from multiple authorities;

Ability to supervise, motivate and develop a functional team within a diverse work group;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

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

Ability to develop operating budgets and oversee expenditures by ecosystem personnel;

Ability to establish short and long term goals and objectives;

Ability to initiate, build and develop public support and involvement for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department conservation programs;

Ability to write and present scientific data;

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.