TPWD - Park Ranger II (Resource Specialist)

Job Description:

TPWD - Park Ranger II (Resource Specialist)

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.

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

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  Job Title
  
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  Hours worked per week
  
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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number
  
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  Description of duties performed
  
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  Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.
  
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  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.
  
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  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.
  
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  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.
  
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  Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  
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  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.

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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:

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  Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
  
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  Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  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.
  
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  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: Rebecca Birkenfeld, (325) 784-5223

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 Park Rd 15, Brownwood, TX 76801

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent and Assistant Park Superintendent, this position performs complex (journey-level) state park operations work. Responsible for managing, restoring, and monitoring the natural resources at Lake Brownwood State Park. Serves as team leader for land and natural resource management practices including invasive species control, trail condition monitoring, and prescribed fire. Develop and update long-term resource management plans for the park in coordination with Regional Natural Resources Coordinator and park management. Monitors and conserves the cultural resource of the park in compliance with agency monitoring procedures and directives. Performs on-site fieldwork and conducts some interpretive natural resource programming both on-site and during special outreach events. Assists in managing and training volunteers in natural resource conservation practices as well as coordinating and fostering resource-related partnerships. Serves as local point of contact for academic research permits and assists with Project Review Requests. Assists with effective coordination and interaction with regional and Austin staff, landowners, local government entities, and park users on matters affecting the park. Performs routine maintenance and repair of park trails and provides assistance with facility/grounds maintenance, interpretation, customer service, search and rescue operations, and other park duties as assigned. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. 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.

Experience :

Two years of experience in natural/cultural resource management.

Licensure :

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid State driver's license.

Must 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.

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.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Education :

One year of experience in managing, restoring, or monitoring natural resources may substitute for 30 hours of required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Conservation, Range Management, Forestry, Biology, Geology, Anthropology/Archeology, History, or closely related field.

Experience :

Experience in customer service.

Experience in park operations.

Experience in natural resource monitoring, restoration or management.

Licensure :

Current National Wildfire Coordinator Group's Fire Fighter Type II certification.

Current Non-Commercial Political Pesticide Applicators license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of natural and cultural resources management and planning methods.

Knowledge of invasive species control.

Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Knowledge of park operations and maintenance practices.

Knowledge of the principles of natural and cultural resource interpretation and education.

Knowledge of volunteer training and coordination.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in effective natural resource management techniques, program planning, and restoration/conservation efforts.

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

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

Skill in planning, organizing and implementing volunteer conservation projects.

Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to issue permits.

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

Ability to train others.

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 public park with overnight camping and day use.

Required to work 40 hours per week, including 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 perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

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

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

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

May be 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: Oct 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM