TPWD - Program Specialist II (Wildland Fire and Habitat Program Specialist)

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TPWD MISSIONTo 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. 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HIRING CONTACT: Jeff Sparks, PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 11942-A FM 848, Suite 200, Tyler, TX 75707 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the State Parks Wildland Fire and Habitat Manager, this position Performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work for the State Parks Wildland Fire and Habitat Management Program in all aspects of wildland fire and habitat restoration planning and implementation. Provides organizational oversight and guidance for database administration, records management and archiving of information resources. Compiles interagency incident documentation for reporting and agency reimbursement packages. Responsible for coordinating certification status and compliance for State Parks firefighters. Procures wildland firefighting equipment and supplies using state procurement card, contracts, and purchase orders. Works under general supervision, with limited 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:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelorand#8217;s degree. Experience:One year field experience in natural resource restoration and/or management.One year experience in technical writing and data analysis and management.NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently. Licensure:Applicant must possess a valid State driverand#8217;s license.Must possess or be able to obtain, within 6 months of employment, a National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter, Type II (FFT2) certification.Must be able to complete, within six months of employment, the TPWD Procurement Card training.NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses and certifications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience:Minimum of 2 years as a National Wildfire Fire Coordinating Group firefighter;Minimum of 2 yearsand#8217; field experience in natural resource management;Experience using Microsoft Access;Experience using online Incident Qualification System database;Experience in data management and archival;Experience in collecting, analyzing, and managing geospatial data;Experience in grant administration and governmental reimbursement programs;Experience operating Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs);Experience operating wildland fire engines and other wildland fire tools and equipment;Experience in herbicide application and reporting requirements. Licensure:National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter, Type I (FFTI) certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of wildlife and natural resources management and restoration practices;Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment;Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures;Knowledge of state government personnel and accounting procedures and rules;Knowledge of grant or governmental reimbursement programs;Knowledge of basic mathematics;Knowledge of Incident Command System and NWCG wildland fire positions;Knowledge of wildland fire terminology;Skill in