TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist IV (Mammalogist)

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Salary $5,554 a month job type full-time

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Tpwd - natural resources specialist iv (mammalogist) (00017458) organization: parks and wildlife department primary location: texas-austin
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: 2685 salary admin plan: b grade: 21 salary (pay basis): 5,554.10 - 5,554.10 (monthly) number of openings: 1 overtime status: exempt job posting: sep 23, 2021, 1:46:37 pm closing date: ongoing 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.
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Hiring contact: jonah evans, (830) 431-1491
Physical work address: within 100 miles of 4200 smith school road, austin, tx 78744

General description:

Note: this position is required to be located within 100 miles of tpwd headquarters in austin, txTelework arrangements are possible.

Performs advanced (senior-level) natural resources workUnder the direction of the nongame and rare species program leader, this position is responsible for directing conservation, research, and management for terrestrial and subterranean mammals in the state of texas (excluding game species)Duties include managing the department’s rare mammal conservation, black bear, mountain lion, and furbearer effortsDevelops, reviews, and recommends requests for research proposals, policy changes, and conservation measures needed to address threats and challenges to high-priority mammals identified in the texas conservation action planCoordinates contracted research projects and approves final reportsConducts inventory, monitoring, research, and management activities for mammals on private and public lands and ensures data is entered into the tx natural diversity databaseLeads status assessments for mammals on the list of species of greatest conservation needCoordinates with department field staff, state and federal land managers, private landowners, and others in the formulation of conservation planning projects for high priority mammal speciesProvides training and technical guidance to program staff, field staff, volunteers, and student internsDisseminates information to constituents through popular and scientific articles, social media, and verbal presentations to communicate the value of mammal biodiversity and conservation and to build/maintain an extensive conservation network that actively supports mammal conservationWorks under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgmentPerforms additional duties as assignedComplies with all agency, division and branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science, wildlife management, biology, zoology, mammalogy, or closely related natural resource field with major coursework in mammalogy.

Experience:

Five years of experience employed as a professional biologist with a broad background of progressively responsible practical conservation/research experience.

Note: experience associated with or obtained in the pursuit of undergraduate or graduate degree programs does not apply toward the required experience.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class “c” texas driver’s license.

Physical requirements:

Ability to hike in potentially rugged terrain carrying heavy equipment, approximately 50 lbs., in all types of weather.

Acceptable substitutions:

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in wildlife science, wildlife management, biology, zoology, mammalogy, or closely related natural resource field with major coursework in mammalogy, may substitute for one year of the required experience;

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a ph.dIn wildlife science, wildlife management, biology, zoology, mammalogy, or closely related natural resource field with major coursework in mammalogy, may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master`s degree in wildlife science, zoology, mammalogy or closely related biology field.

Experience:

Two years directly related to mammalogist position;

Experience with terrestrial and subterranean mammals of texas;

Experience with invasive mammal species and applied ecological principles;

Experience with maintaining long-term relationships and working cooperatively with state and federal agency personnel, landowners, conservation professionals, industry professionals, academics and people from the general public that represent a diverse array of opinions to produce desired outcomes;

Experience with managing and resolving problem bear and mountain lion situations.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of the life history, ecology and management needs of mammals indigenous to texas;

Knowledge of the federal and state endangered species acts and conservation techniques for species listed as threatened or endangered;

Knowledge of natural heritage methodology, the texas natural diversity database, and data management procedures;

Knowledge of procedures for responding to problem black bear and mountain lion incidents;

Knowledge of principles of conservation biology;

Knowledge of rare and endangered species issues;

Knowledge of habitat conservation plans (hcp) and other conservation planning strategies for endangered species;

Knowledge of current communication technology and strategies for delivering conservation messages to the general public;

Knowledge of the texas conservation action plan;

Knowledge of scientific study design and common statistical analysis procedures for mammal research;

Skill in developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with co-workers, constituents, and partners from all backgrounds, cultures, and educational levels;

Skill in coordinating with members of the public, elected officials, advisory boards, universities, media representatives, department personnel, and other governmental agencies to build trust and find consensus;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication with the general public, private landowners, land managers, consultants, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations;

Skill in developing and executing outreach programs and plans to deliver conservation messages to constituents;

Skill in observing and navigating agency culture, chain of command and politics;

Skill in identifying and identifying mammal tracks and sign, trail camera images, and interpreting kill sites;

Skill in directing and evaluating scientific studies and surveys;

Skill in using ms word, excel, powerpoint and outlook;

Skill in using gis and gps to collect, manage, and analyze data;

Skill in working with databases and data entry;

Skill in serving as a liaison to technical work groups such as task forces or interagency groups;

Skill in managing projects and preparing contracts;

Ability to deal effectively with the public, private landowners, land managers, consultants, other governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations (ngo);

Ability to coordinate scientific studies, surveys, data analysis, and complete scientific and popular reports;

Ability to utilize gis applications or other mapping procedures relating to community and species conservation;

Ability to leverage volunteers, citizen scientists, contractors and other non-department personnel to maximize mammal conservation efforts;

Ability to prepare and review technical documents concerning the conservation and management of rare, common, and/or nuisance mammals;

Ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines;

Ability to function as a team member, as well as lead others as appropriate;

Ability to work effectively independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to hike to various areas to perform site monitoring, mapping and data collection;

Ability to work in challenging field conditions for long hours in adverse weather conditions;

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

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

Working condtions:

Required to work 8:00 a.mTo 5:00 p.m., monday through friday;

Required to work on holidays, weekends, and hours other than 8:00 a.mTo 5:00 p.mAs necessary;

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;

Required as necessary to hike to various areas to perform site monitoring, mapping and data collection;

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

Required to travel 35% with possible overnight stays;

Required to operate a state vehicle;

Non-smoking environment in state buildings and vehicles.

Tpwd is an equal opportunity employer