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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.PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. 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. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete. Applications with See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state unknown for any incomplete fields. 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. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Natural Resources Specialist I-V Army 92W Natural Resources Specialist I-V Navy AG, 180X, 680X Natural Resources Specialist I-V Coast Guard MST, MSSR, OAR15 Natural Resources Specialist I-V Marine Corps 6842, 6862, 6802, 8831 Natural Resources Specialist I-V Air Force 1W0X1, 9S100, 15WX *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: Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation). Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 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. 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. BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and freque t training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page. HIRING CONTACT: Amie Treuer-Kuehn, (512) 389-8169PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Ecological and Environmental Planning Program, Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position uniquely combines remote sensing data analysis with field-based ecological surveys, contributing to significant conservation initiatives like the Texas Ecological Mapping Systems Project and the Conservation Opportunity Areas Project. Under the direction of the Landscape Ecology Program Leader and other senior-level staff, this position performs natural resource work and GIS analysis to support the Landscape Ecology Program. This position will support senior level GIS specialists and a field ecologist. This position will process and analyze remote sensing data (e.g., LiDAR, satellite imagery) to develop high-quality land cover and habitat maps including the Texas Ecological Mapping Systems Project. Conducts GIS analysis and data mining to support the Conservation Opportunity Areas Project including editing/updating data subsets, exporting, and modifying geospatial datasets. This position will also provide field support and ecological interpretation by conducting field-based ecological surveys utilizing their knowledge of GPS, remote-sensing, and mobile data collection systems to gather and verify geospatial data. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Program rules, regulations, and procedures. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree preferably in Ecology, Landscape Ecology, Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management. Experience: NRS I: No experience required. NRS II: Two years of relevant experience in the field of GIS, remote-sensing, or ecology required. Licensure: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class C Texas drivers license. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certification. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Experience: NRS II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in Botany, Landscape Ecology, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management may substitute for one year of the required experience; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in the same disciplines may substitute for two years of the required experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduati