TPWD - Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Habitat Management Technician)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from High School or GED. Experience: No experience. Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license; Must possess or be able to obtain, within 45 days of employment, a National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter, Type II (FFT2) certification. NOTE: Retention of position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certification. Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass, the Wildland Fire Work Capacity Test at the Arduous physical fitness level (walk 3 miles with 45 lb. pack in 45 minutes or less).at time of interview or provide documentation of completion with a partnering NWCG agency within the last 6 months. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon meeting and maintaining physical requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Two years of work experience in natural resource management, farm or ranch operations, building maintenance, vehicle repairs, heavy equipment operation, and/or maintenance; Experience in herbicide application; Experience in prescribed fire operations. Licensure: Current National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter, Type II (FFT2) certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of wildlife and natural resources management and restoration practices; Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR and emergency procedures; Knowledge of outdoor skills; Skill in effective verbal and written communication; Skill in operating common farming and ranching machinery and heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, and mulchers; Skill in operating Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs); Skill in utilizing trailers to transport equipment; Skill in using GPS units and mobile technology to navigate and collect data; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts; Ability to perform grounds maintenance activities, such as mowing and weed eating; Ability to plan, coordinate and organize assigned work activities; Ability to maintain accurate records, comply with purchasing documentation, and prepare written correspondence; Ability to repair and maintain specialized equipment such as farm equipment, vehicles, trailers, and small engines; Ability to work as a member of a team; Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities; Ability to work independently with little or no supervision; Ability to travel to various work locations with little or no notice; Ability to perform manual labor such as grounds, facility and trail maintenance, traversing steep/rugged terrain and the ability to lift supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Ability to maintain all types of equipment such as hand tools, power tools, pumps, trimmers, chain saws, trucks, tractors, and other gasoline and diesel powered equipment; Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program. WORKING CONDITIONS Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; Required to work on holidays, weekends, and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as necessary; Required to adjust to changing schedules; Required to work any shift within a 24-hour period if necessary; Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; Must be willing to reside in shared housing with other crew members when on travel status; Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures; Required to stand for extended periods of time; Required to spay herbicide with a 5-gallon backpack sprayer for 8 hours a day; Required to operate a chainsaw and leaf blower for 8 hours a day; Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Required to travel up to 75% with possible overnight stays; Required to operate a State vehicle; Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles. TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER