Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
TPWD - Park Ranger II (Resource Specialist)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Brownwood, Texas, United States, 76801
TPWD - Park Ranger II (Resource Specialist)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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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. Monitor and conserve the cultural resource of the park in compliance with agency monitoring procedures and directives. Perform on-site fieldwork and conduct some interpretive natural resource programming both on-site and during special outreach events. Assist in managing and training volunteers in natural resource conservation practices as well as coordinating and fostering resource-related partnerships. Serve as local point of contact for academic research permits and assist with Project Review Requests. Assist with effective coordination and interaction with regional and Austin staff, landowners, local government entities, and park users on matters affecting the park. Perform routine maintenance and repair of park trails and provide assistance with facility/grounds maintenance, interpretation, customer service, search and rescue operations, and other park duties as assigned. Work under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Comply 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 Coordinating Group (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. 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). 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 fields such as 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: Experience in park operations.
Experience: Experience in natural resource management.
Hiring Contact Rebecca Birkenfeld, (325) 784-5223
Physical Work Address Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 Park Rd 15, Brownwood, TX 76801
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
Military Employment Preference If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation at the time you submit your application. Please visit the Military Employment Reference page for details.
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Join to apply for the
TPWD - Park Ranger II (Resource Specialist)
role at
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department .
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. Monitor and conserve the cultural resource of the park in compliance with agency monitoring procedures and directives. Perform on-site fieldwork and conduct some interpretive natural resource programming both on-site and during special outreach events. Assist in managing and training volunteers in natural resource conservation practices as well as coordinating and fostering resource-related partnerships. Serve as local point of contact for academic research permits and assist with Project Review Requests. Assist with effective coordination and interaction with regional and Austin staff, landowners, local government entities, and park users on matters affecting the park. Perform routine maintenance and repair of park trails and provide assistance with facility/grounds maintenance, interpretation, customer service, search and rescue operations, and other park duties as assigned. Work under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Comply 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 Coordinating Group (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. 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). 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 fields such as 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: Experience in park operations.
Experience: Experience in natural resource management.
Hiring Contact Rebecca Birkenfeld, (325) 784-5223
Physical Work Address Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 Park Rd 15, Brownwood, TX 76801
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
Military Employment Preference If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation at the time you submit your application. Please visit the Military Employment Reference page for details.
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