TPWD - Program Specialist II (Outreach Specialist/Angler Recognition Program Coordinator)

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. 

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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

Program Specialist I-VII

Army

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Specialist I-VII

Navy

OS, YN,  YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X

Program Specialist I-VII

Coast Guard

OS, YN, OSS, PERS,

Program Specialist I-VII

Marine Corps

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Specialist I-VII

Air Force

8U000, 16GX, 60C0, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 88B0

*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:

1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
4. 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.
5. 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 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 the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.
 

HIRING CONTACT: Natalie Goldstrohm, (903) 670-2285

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, 5550 FM 2495, Athens, TX 75752

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direction of the Statewide Outreach Programs Supervisor, this position performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work.  Provides supports for all aspects of the Angler Recognition Program, as well as other angler recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) initiatives of the Division, including the ShareLunker Program.  Provides coordination and customer service for program participants and Inland Fisheries Division staff and is responsive to inquiries from the public and media.  Provides planning, coordination, guidance, and participation, for statewide and agency-wide outreach events.  Additional duties include assisting with public outreach, education, marketing, and promotion of Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) and program activities.  Works with a team to guide, plan, develop, and coordinate efforts to regularly update TFFC exhibit and interpretive content, including the collection and cataloguing of exhibit items.  Works and collaborates with other Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Divisions to carry out assigned outreach programs and achieve division goals. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Three years of experience in any combination of program operations and management support, customer support, marketing, promotion, angler education, assisting in public outreach events, and/or development of interpretive exhibits.

Licensure:       

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid state driver’s license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:      

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in fisheries or natural resources related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of event planning and management principles;

Knowledge of sponsorship solicitation strategies;

Knowledge of safety requirements for outdoor activities and risk management strategies for outreach events;

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area;

Knowledge of public administration and management techniques;

Knowledge of statistical analysis processes;

Knowledge of budget processes;

Knowledge of research techniques;

Knowledge of training and marketing techniques;

Knowledge of program management processes and techniques;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in providing oversight for varied program elements;

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

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook;

Skill in coordinating and conducting large outdoor events;

Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others;

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other agencies and organizations;

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;

Skill in meeting deadlines;

Skill in developing goals and objectives;

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations;

Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance;

Ability to provide consultative services and technical assistance to plan, implement, and monitor effective programs;

Ability to motivate  develop volunteers;

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

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts;

Ability to devise solutions to problems;

Ability to market programs;

Ability to prepare reports;

Ability to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures;

Ability to provide guidance to others;

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

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

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;

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures;

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

Required to travel <40% of the time with the possibility of overnight stays;

May be required to operate a State vehicle;

Non-smoking environment in all State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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