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  • TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist II - III - IV (Oyster Biologist)

    Multiple Locations, Texas United States TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE Full Time Jul 30, 2025
    Texas Parks and Wildlife Employer:

    TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE

    We are TPWD Providing outdoor recreational opportunities, managing and protecting fish and wildlife habitat, and managing parklands and historic areas Divisions & Positions Our skilled workforce operates within 13 divisions at 200 locations across Texas. 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. Philosophy In fulfilling our mission, we will: Be a recognized national leader in implementing effective natural resources conservation and outdoor recreational programs; Serve the state of Texas, its citizens, and our employees with the highest standards of service, professionalism, fairness, courtesy, and respect; Rely on the best available science to guide our conservation decisions; Responsibly manage agency finances and appropriations to ensure the most efficient and effective use of tax-payer and user fee resources; Attract and retain the best, brightest, and most talented workforce to successfully execute our mission.

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    Job 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.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

    Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

    Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. 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.

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    APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en


    MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

    Job Classification

    Service

    Military Specialty

    Natural Resources Specialist I-V

    Army

    92W

    Natural Resources Specialist I-V

    Navy

    AG, 180X, 680X

    Natural Resources Specialist I-V

    Coast Guard

    MST, MSSR, OAR15

    Natural Resources Specialist I-V

    Marine Corps

    6842, 6862, 6802, 8831

    Natural Resources Specialist I-V

    Air Force

    1W0X1, 9S100, 15WX

    Natural Resources Specialist 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.


    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 the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

    HIRING CONTACT: Dakus Geeslin, (512) 389-8734

    PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:

    Three (3) Possible Locations:

    824 S. Fuqua, Rockport, TX 78382

    702 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382

    1502 FM 517 East, Dickinson TX 77539

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

    Under the direction of the Program and Ecosystem Leader, this position is responsible for assisting with a variety of oyster-related activities across the various branches within the Coastal Fisheries Division, including those associated with the Certificate of Location (CoL) program. The position may be also required to assist in various activities in the Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (COM) program.

    These activities may include, but are not limited to, program administration, application and permit processing, coordinating site inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, and serving as department liaison with the industry and stakeholders, university researchers, and state and federal agencies.

    Assists with project planning and dealer coordination associated with the oyster dealer cultch placement program (HB 51). These activities may include, but are not limited to, spatial planning for dealer placement within permitted area, coordinating with dealers for placement, monitoring sites after placement, and database management for HB51 placements and monitoring data.

    Provides assistance and coordinates with multiple division teams to accomplish tasks associated with oyster-related data analysis, Targeted Oyster Sampling coordination, communicating with industry partners, oyster habitat assessment, oyster-related permitting, and oyster-related research.

    Collects biological, sociological, and economic data pertaining to fisheries and ecosystem management. Assists with data analysis and report writing. Operates equipment safely and maintains gear, equipment, and facilities. Provides leadership in staff and program coordination. Participates as an effective member of the team and program. Promotes public awareness of Department activities. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies 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 OR higher in Biology, Marine Science, Aquaculture, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Ecology, or other closely related field.

    Experience :

    NRS II : Two years of relevant experience.

    NRS III : Six years of relevant experience.

    NRS IV : Eight years of relevant experience.

    Licensure :

    Must possess or be able to obtain, within thirty days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

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

    ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

    Education :

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a relevant discipline may substitute for one year of the required experience.

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline may substitute for two years of the required experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

    Education :

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Fisheries Biology, Fisheries Management, Marine Biology, Aquaculture, or a closely related discipline with supporting coursework.

    Experience :

    Experience in fisheries biology, fisheries management, or aquaculture (preferably shellfish).

    Experience working with large databases.

    Experience in using statistical data analysis software such as SAS, JMP, R (or similar).

    Experience in using GIS applications.

    Licensure :

    Successful completion of a U.S.C.G. approved boating safety course (or similar).

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

    NRS II:

    Knowledge of biology, ecology, and geography of Texas marine ecosystems and their associated fauna and flora.

    Knowledge of aquaculture sampling equipment and culture methods.

    Knowledge of computer operations and applications to fishery management activities.

    Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal ordinances and laws.

    Knowledge of chemical and biological analysis techniques and procedures.

    Knowledge of Texas commercial and recreational fisheries and ecosystems, especially as they relate to the Gulf of America and Texas waters.

    Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies dealing with fish and habitat conservation.

    Knowledge of shellfish aquaculture operations, technology, and applications.

    NRS III: Knowledge of NRS II; PLUS:

    Knowledge and understanding of marine fisheries management concepts, management techniques, and sampling methods.

    Knowledge of state and federal health requirements for shellfish culture and harvest.

    Knowledge of complex ecosystem-based principles, statistics, data analysis, and management applications.

    NRS IV: Knowledge of NRS III; PLUS:

    Knowledge of advanced application of laws, regulations, and policies dealing with fish and habitat conservation.

    NRS II:

    Skill in effective verbal and written communication with co-workers and public.

    Skill in technical writing and public speaking.

    Skill in fishery research and aquaculture techniques and data analysis.

    Skill in using personal computers and various general software applications.

    Skill in collecting scientific data.

    Skill in coordinating with the public, universities, department personnel, and other governmental agencies.

    Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations.

    Skill in applying specific data handling software packages and data analysis.

    Skill in collecting, preserving, enumerating, and analyzing samples collected in the field.

    Skill in field work operations and logistics in coastal environments (boating, navigation, sea conditions, and weather).

    NRS III: Skills of NRS II; PLUS:

    Skill in the use of large databases, including extraction, summary, interpretations, and applications in fisheries and coastal ecosystems management.

    Skill in managing operations, facilities, and workgroups all within a budget.

    Skill in leadership, training others, counseling personnel, and developing staff potential and cohesiveness.

    Skill in preparing scientific reports for publication.

    Skill in hosting public hearings, scoping meetings, and other public opinion assessments.

    Skill in collaboration to form professional relationships across teams, branches, and divisions.

    NRS IV: Skills of NRS III; PLUS:

    Skill in coordinating and conducting internal and external programmatic workshops.

    Skill in designing and coordinating the development of web-based tools.

    NRS II:

    Ability to fully participate in field-based sampling activities.

    Ability to operate basic scientific equipment and computer programs.

    Ability to function in a team environment and be an effective team member or leader.

    Ability to participate in field-based sampling activities.

    Ability to perform administrative duties.

    Ability to communicate with the general public and agency staff on a broad range of fish, wildlife, and habitat issues.

    Ability to conduct inspections, surveys, investigative research, and studies.

    Ability to analyze environmental and natural resource samples.

    Ability to prepare reports.

    Ability to provide expert testimony.

    Ability to communicate effectively.

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

    Ability to perform manual labor includes lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

    Ability to work independently with initiative and accomplish several tasks concurrently.

    Ability to interact with constituents in a professional manner.

    Ability to perform complex (journey-level) natural resources work.

    Ability to work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

    NRS III: Abilities of NRS II; PLUS:

    Ability to produce high quality technical manuscripts and reports for the department, state and federal authorities, and constituents.

    Ability to provide leadership and train others.

    Ability to perform highly complex (senior-level) natural resources work.

    Ability to work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

    Ability to interpret complex policies and communicate them to constituents and the general public.

    Ability to mediate user conflict between constituents of the Department.

    NRS IV: Abilities of NRS III; PLUS:

    Ability to write, implement and manage grants.

    Ability to collaborate with and lead interdisciplinary and interagency groups to ensure program compliance and implementation.

    Ability to perform advanced (senior-level) natural resources work.

    Ability to work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

    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 work overtime, as necessary.

    Required to work outdoors, occasionally in extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

    Required to wade in water and deep mud, or over rough and uneven surfaces or bay bottom.

    Required to boat in rough seas (including bay and Gulf).

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

    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

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    Closing Date: Aug 12, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
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