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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:

• Job Title

• Dates of employment (month/year)

• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor Description of duties performed

• Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement.Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.

• Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields.

• College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) if education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting. A copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

• Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility

• Work In Texas (WIT) Applications WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Park Ranger I-V

Army

11B, 11C, 11A

Park Ranger I-V

Navy

RS, SN, YN, YNS

Park Ranger I-V

Coast Guard

MST, MSSR

Park Ranger I-V

Marine Corps

0300, 0365, 0369

Park Ranger I-V

Air Force

9T000

Park Ranger I-V

Space Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

*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

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

HIRING CONTACT: Christopher Bishop, (361) 557-1882, Email: Christopher.Bishop@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Resaca de la Palma State Park, 1000 New Carmen Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Resaca de la Palma State Park, located at the southernmost tip of Texas, is home to one of the last remaining natural resacas, an oxbow lake ecosystem that supports migratory birds and endangered amphibians. The Park Ranger II – Natural Resources Specialist position here offers the unique opportunity to manage and interpret this subtropical wetland while contributing to conservation efforts within a designated World Birding Center site.

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position performs complex (journey-level) state park operations work. Responsible for monitoring, managing, and restoring the natural and cultural resources of Resaca de la Palma and Boca Chica State Parks. This position also works closely with the regional resource coordinator.Responsibilities include sustaining and supporting wildlife and plant communities and addressing problems associated with the management of natural resources at the park. Plans and carries out various assignments of natural resource management, which may include herbicide application in the park's grasslands and wetland areas, shredding grasslands, manual removal of trees, and controlling invasive species. Assists with conducting prescribed burns and is responsible for sensitive site management and feral animal control. Assists with the coordination of all natural and cultural resource clearances for projects and monitors cultural sites around the park. Assists with the development of comprehensive Natural and Cultural Resource Management Plans for the park. Assists with interpretative programming and large school groups, park promotion, marketing, volunteer recruitment, preparation of assigned reports, training of staff and volunteers. Maintains adjacent landowner relationships and coordinates academia research permits. Performs routine park maintenance and provides information to park guests and visitors. Works under general supervision, with limited 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

Two years of experience in natural/cultural resource management.

Licensure

Must possess a valid State driver’s license.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, the National Wildfire Coordinator Group's (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II certification.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a Non-Commercial Political Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

NOTE Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certification.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to pass, within one year of employment, the FFTII moderate duty physical fitness standard (walk 2 miles with 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes or less).

NOTE Retention of position contingent upon meeting and maintaining physical requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management, Forestry, Environmental Biology, Biology, Park Administration, or Recreation and Parks.

Experience

Experience working with the public.

Experience in developing natural and cultural resource management plans

Experience in conducting natural resource surveys and inventories, compiling study data

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Licensure

Current Pesticide Applicator license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Current Wildland Fire Fighter certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Resource management techniques and principles.

Knowledge of interpretative techniques and principles.

Knowledge of volunteer program oversight and management.

Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.

Knowledge of prescribed fire operations and techniques.

Knowledge of standard financial and business management principles.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook,

Skill in effective verbal and written communication,

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles and other mechanical equipment,

Skill in conducting interpretive activities and professional audience presentations.

Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.

Skill in training others.

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

Ability to keep detailed herbicide application records required by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Ability to use GPS/GIS equipment and software.

Ability to plan and conduct natural resource surveys and inventories, compile study data, and prepare reports.

Ability to develop a sound management program for the park's natural and cultural resources.

Ability to effectively and properly present resource management topics to staff, volunteers and the general public.

Ability to monitor cultural resource sites.

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

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with the agency employee safety program.

Ability to prepare and complete various daily, weekly, quarterly, annual, and special reports.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to follow park rules and regulations.

Ability to coordinate the work of staff and volunteers.

Ability to uniformly and consistently interpret and help enforce state and federal safety laws and park rules and regulations.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work in a day use public park.

Required to work 40 hours per week, includes various schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Required to respond to emergencies with little to no notice.

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

Required to work in and around natural outdoor pests, such as insects, animals, and poisonous plants.

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

Required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking, non-tobacco, and non-vaping environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER