TPWD - Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Habitat Management Technician)

Overview Job Description - TPWD - Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Habitat Management Technician) (00058602) TPWD - Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Habitat Management Technician) (00058602) Organization PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Primary Location Texas-Pipe Creek Job Life, Physical, and Social Science Employee Status Regular Schedule Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time State Job Code: 2688 Salary Admin Plan: A Grade: 14 Salary (Pay Basis) 4,068.64 - 4,068.64 (Monthly) Number of Openings 1 Overtime Status Non-exempt Job Posting May 27, 2026, 6:04:14 PM Closing Date Description 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. 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 ongoing 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. View our Benefits page. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS All applications must contain complete job histories in the work history section, including: Job Title Dates of employment (month/year) Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor, Description of duties performed Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. College transcripts are required at the time of interview if education is used to meet minimum requirements. A copy of college transcripts issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility. WIT Applications: WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions. To complete, login to CAPPS Recruit. IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. Job Classification & Military Fish and Wildlife Technician I-III Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from High School or GED. Experience: Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State driver’s license; must possess or obtain within 45 days of employment a National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter, Type II (FFT2) certification. Retention contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certification. Physical Requirements: Must pass the Wildland Fire Work Capacity Test at the “Arduous” level (walk 3 miles with 45 lb. pack in 45 minutes or less) at time of interview or provide documentation of completion with a partnering NWCG agency within the last 6 months. Retention contingent upon meeting and maintaining physical requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two years of work experience in natural resource management, farm or ranch operations, building maintenance, vehicle repairs, heavy equipment operation, and/or maintenance; experience in prescribed fire operations. Current NWCG FFT2 certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of wildlife and natural resources management and restoration practices Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR and emergency procedures Knowledge of outdoor skills Effective verbal and written communication Operation of farming and ranching machinery and heavy equipment (tractors, skid steers, mulchers) Operation of ORVs and ATVs Use of trailers to transport equipment Using GPS units and mobile technology to navigate and collect data Establishing and maintaining work relationships Grounds maintenance activities (mowing, weed eating) Planning, coordinating, and organizing work Maintaining records, purchasing documentation, and writing correspondence Repair and maintenance of equipment (farm equipment, vehicles, trailers, small engines) Teamwork and independence as needed Flexibility with interruptions and changing priorities Travel to varied locations with little notice Ability to perform manual labor (lifting up to 50 lbs.) Operate state vehicles; maintain equipment Working Conditions Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; may require holidays, weekends, and non-standard hours Adjust to changing schedules and travel up to 75% with possible overnight stays Work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions Residence in shared housing when traveling Dress, grooming, safety procedures adherence Stand for extended periods Spay herbicide with a 5-gallon backpack sprayer for up to 8 hours a day Operate chainsaw and leaf blower for up to 8 hours a day Manual labor including lifting up to 50 lbs Operate state vehicle Non-smoking environment in state buildings and vehicles #J-18808-Ljbffr