TPWD - Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Wildlife Alligator Program Technician)

Job Description:

TPWD - Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Wildlife Alligator Program Technician)

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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  Dates of employment (month/year)
  
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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor 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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  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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  Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility
  
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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.



MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Customer Service Representative I-V

Army

15P, 42A, 56M, 68G, 420A

Customer Service Representative I-V

Navy

RS, SN, YN, YNS, 741X

Customer Service Representative I-V

Coast Guard

YN, PERS

Customer Service Representative I-V

Marine Corps

0100, 0111, 4133, 0170

Customer Service Representative I-V

Air Force

3F1X1, 3F5X1

Customer Service Representative 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: Jonathan Warner, (409) 293-1310, Email: [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: WL- Big Game Program, 10 Parks and Wildlife Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77640

Housing available in the bunkhouse at J.D. Murphree WMA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Big Game Alligator Program Leader, this position performs routine (journey-level) fish and wildlife conservation work. The Seasonal Tech is responsible for providing assistance and information to landowners and managers, sportsmen and the general public concerning the American Alligator. Assists the Program Leader in various facets of operations. Duties include data entry, appropriate updates/revisions to printed documents and other materials and organizing and disseminating information. Provides assistance with any of the following: alligator spotlight and/or nest surveys; nest observation and/or counting; small hand/power tools; and other tasks as assigned. Performs work activities during the day and/or night-time hours on land and/or water, and under harsh field conditions in hot and humid climate with biting insects; potentially venomous snakes. Works under moderate supervision, with minimal 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.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university.

Minimum of 18 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university at time of application.

Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale or "Pass" on a Pass/Fail system.

Experience :

FWT IA - no previous season experience with TPWD required,

FWT IB - one season of experience as a TPWD Wildlife Division seasonal employee.

FWT IC - two seasons of experience as a TPWD Wildlife Division seasonal employee.

Licensure :

Must possess a valid state driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon maintaining required license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Current graduate student enrolled in Wildlife Science or closely related Master's or PhD degree program.

Experience :

Two years' experience with data entry; personal computer software applications and administrative procedures.

Alligator capture and handling experience.

Experience with safe boating procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of wildlife management techniques, including nuisance alligator control strategies.

Knowledge of native Texas wildlife, specifically alligator reproductive ecology.

Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in effective interaction with others.

Skill with personal computers.

Skill with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in data entry and maintaining hard copy and electronic files.

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

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to safely operate powered and non-powered hand-tools; compass; GPS and other equipment as assigned.

Ability to collect and analyze scientific data.

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

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

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 perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

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

Lodging available.

Required to travel up to 5% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD Safety policies and procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Closing Date: Feb 23, 2026, 9:59:00 PM