POSTING NUMBER: 16-00411
Qualification Guidelines:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Graduation from High School or GED. Experience :
FWT I: No experience required.
FWT II: Four years relevant experience. Licensure:
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 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:Experience :
FWT II ONLY: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Two years relevant experience;
Experience navigating vessels in shallow Texas bay systems;
Experience constructing, using and maintaining specialized fisheries sampling; gears such as seines, nets, trawls, and oyster dredges;
Experience with basic boat and outboard motor repair and maintenance. Licensure:
Possession of U.S.C.G. Captain’s License or similar boating safety license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
FWT I:
Knowledge of common Texas marine organisms;
Knowledge of Texas commercial and recreational fisheries;
Knowledge of Texas coastal ecosystems; FWT II:
Knowledge of Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS
Knowledge of basic fishery management practices, conservation laws, and regulations; FWT I:
Skill in effective verbal and written communication;
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;
Skill in repair, maintenance, construction, and use of fisheries sampling gears such as seines, gill nets, trawls, dredges, and longlines;
Skill in the use of computers and MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
Skill in meeting deadlines;
Skill in effective work habits and following directions;
Skill in operating and maintaining, boats, outboard motors and trailers;
Skill in basic vehicle maintenance ;
Skill in collecting and recording data and maintaining accurate records; FWT II:
Skill in Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS
Skill in managing several projects simultaneously; FWT I:
Ability to function as a member of a team;
Ability to deal effectively with the public;
Ability to learn how to identify common marine organisms;
Ability to accurately follow instructions;
Ability to fully participate in field and water based sampling activities;
Ability to prioritize tasks and schedules;
Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;
Ability to work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. FWT II:
Ability of Fish and Wildlife Technician I; PLUS
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;
Ability to learn basic purchasing procedures.
Ability to work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Additional Information:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays;
Required to work overtime as necessary;
Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;
Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels;
Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;
Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays;
Non-smoking environment in all state buildings and vehicles. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered for this position, the following information is required:
Submittal of a completed online application;
Work history experience MUST be completed in the online application;
A scanned copy of official college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be attached to the online application (if applicable);
Applicants must attach a DD214 or other supporting documentation to the online application to claim Veterans Preference. NOTE: Resume and professional references may be attached to the online application, but not in place of the completed application. A skills test may be conducted at time of interview. Army 68, 64 Navy NO MIL EQUIVALENT
Coast Guard MST, 790, 72Marine Corps NO MIL EQUIVALENT Air Force 43MX http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_NaturalResources.pdf
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