TPWD - Director III (Inland Fisheries Deputy Division Director)

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.

  
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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

PLEASE NOTE: 

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:

• 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.  Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. 

• 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 (unless otherwise noted on the posting) 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. 

• 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

• Work In Texas (WIT) Applications: WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit.

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Customer Service Representative I-V

Army

15P, 42A, 56M, 68G, 420A

Customer Service Representative I-V

Navy

RS, SN, YN, YNS, 741X

Customer Service Representative I-V

Coast Guard

YN, PERS

Customer Service Representative I-V

Marine Corps

0100, 0111, 4133, 0170

Customer Service Representative I-V

Air Force

3F1X1, 3F5X1

Customer Service Representative I-V

Space Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

*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.

HIRING CONTACT: Timothy Birdsong, (512) 389-4744, Email: timothy.birdsong@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Inland Fisheries Director's Office, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX  78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Inland Fisheries Division Director, the Deputy Division Director is responsible for performing advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing strategic and operational planning, general administration, budget monitoring, and performance tracking, and serves as the Acting Division Director in their absence. Oversees daily operations of Division field stations, fish hatcheries, programs, services, and personnel that sustain high-quality fishing experiences in Texas public waters, including monitoring of fisheries resources, development of recommended harvest regulations, fish culture and stockings, fish habitat enhancements, angler engagement, and fishing access improvements. Plans and coordinates routine program evaluations and assembles strategies to enhance program effectiveness. Leads, manages, supervises, and motivates a high performing team of geographically dispersed fisheries professionals. Administers budgets that support and sustain the Division’s sport fisheries management, aquatic resources conservation, and fish hatchery functions. Represents the Division on intra- and interagency committees and working groups, and participates in statewide, regional, and national partnerships, associations, and organizations that contribute to the management and conservation of freshwater fisheries resources. Interacts with the Commission, advisory groups, legislature, regulatory agencies, and constituents. Assists in development of the Division budget and strategic plan. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

% of Time

Essential Job Duties by Category

65%

Organizational Leadership and Operational Management:

Performs division administrative duties, including coordinating personnel management issues, jointly managing the division budget, and coordinating administration of division funding programs that support sportfish management, species conservation, aquatic invasive species management, fish habitat enhancement, and angler access improvements. Directs, coordinates and supervises direct reports and in-line staff in a manner to ensure program/division/agency goals and objectives are met. Motivates, mentors, and evaluates staff; provides professional growth opportunities to prepare employees for new responsibilities and develops leadership skills. Develops strategic plans for branch and division operations; establishes goals and objectives for operational efficiency. Coordinates the development and implementation of strategic, proactive, and long-term strategies to ensure the efficient and effective management and conservation of Texas freshwater fisheries resources.

10%

Program and Resource Planning:

Communicates with a varied constituency to resolve problems and explain technical strategies and division operational methodologies for the management and conservation of freshwater fisheries resources in Texas.

20%

Stakeholder Engagement and Interagency Collaboration:

Interacts with inter- and intra-departmental groups, federal and state natural resource agencies, non-governmental conservation organizations, sportfishing industry partners, sportfishing clubs and organizations, multi-state conservation partnerships and associations, private and commercial enterprises, academic institutions, and the public to identify and implement effective solutions to complex challenges facing freshwater fisheries resources in Texas, regionally, and nationally.

5%

Marginal Job Duties:

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree or higher than a Bachelor of Science degree (i.e., Master’s or Ph.D.) with substantial coursework in Fisheries or closely related field. 

Experience:

Seven years of progressive experience in fisheries management, conservation, culture, research, planning, and/or policy.

Five years of supervisory experience.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

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 contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Science degree may substitute for one year of the required experience in a progressively responsible nature in fisheries management, conservation, culture, research, planning, and/or policy.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. may substitute for two years of the required experience in a progressively responsible nature in fisheries management, conservation, culture, research, planning, and/or policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Science degree in Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Sciences or other related Natural Resources degree.

Experience:

Five years of governmental supervisory experience of a progressive nature in fisheries management, conservation, culture, research, planning, and/or policy.

Seven years of experience in developing and managing budgets.

Seven years of experience in working with constituency groups and multi-agency partnerships, organizations, and associations focused on the management and conservation of freshwater fisheries resources.

Direct experience interacting with Commissions, Boards, Committees, Advisory Groups, Legislature, and regulatory agencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of fisheries management and conservation.

Knowledge of freshwater ecosystems.

Knowledge of relevant laws, theory, and practices of fisheries science.

Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Inland Fisheries Division and Agency.

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel. MS Teams and Outlook.

Skill in logistics, planning, and implementation of fisheries management and fish culture programs.

Skill in leadership and staff development.

Skill in supervising and developing teamwork within a group of trained individuals.

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

Skill in working with a variety of constituent groups, including public and national governmental entities.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in problem solving with staff and building and leading a team of cross-unit individuals toward a common goal.

Skill in negotiating with and coordinating efforts of large groups to reach consensus among competing interests.

Skill in developing service-oriented operations and forming positive, productive working relationships with agency staff, other agencies, and the general public.

Skill in interpreting agency policies and procedures.

Skill in effectively presenting policy proposals and planning documents to a variety of audiences and working effectively with fisheries managers in evaluating those proposals and results.

Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and prepare program documents.

Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Ability to work as a team member to accomplish objectives.

Ability to direct and organize program activities.

Ability to establish program goals and objectives to support the strategic plan of the division and the agency.

Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.

Ability to make sound judgments regarding program direction, allocation of available resources and providing overall guidance on issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and hours other than regularly scheduled with supervisor approval.

May be required to operate a state vehicle.

Required to travel 15% with possible overnight stays.

Required to conform to dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures. 

Required to follow non-smoking policy in all state buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER