Natural Resources Specialist I - II - III (WMA Biologist)
Quick answer
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hiring a Natural Resources Specialist I - III (WMA Biologist) in Cotulla, Texas, paying $4,504.18 - $5,824.14 per month, for natural resource management and public hunting.
- Role
- Natural Resources Specialist I - II - III (WMA Biologist)
- Organization
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Location
- Cotulla, Texas
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $4,504.18 - $5,824.14 per month
- Category
- Other
The role
The position involves performing natural resource management, monitoring, research, and public hunting associated with wildlife and habitat resources on the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area and other WMAs within the South Texas Ecosystem Project.
What you'll do
- Performing the professional planning and implementation of natural resource management, monitoring, research duties, and public hunting
- Providing technical assistance and public outreach programs
- Disseminating information through news releases, radio/TV interviews, program presentations, field days, demonstrations, tours, and other public outreach and educational opportunities
- Performing administrative duties and preparing technical reports, popular articles, and professional journal publications
- Identifying public hunting and non-consumptive use opportunities on public and private lands
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management
- 24 hours in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Research Methods
- Valid state driver's license
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group's (NWCG) Fire Fighter Type II (FFT II) certification
- Ability to pass the FFT II moderate duty physical fitness standard or arduous duty physical fitness standard
- Experience with native warm season grass restoration and management (preferred)
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, frequent training and staff development opportunities, 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Cotulla, Texas.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $4,504.18 - $5,824.14 per month.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management, and 24 hours in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Research Methods.
How do I apply?
Apply through the Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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