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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https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Game Warden (all levels)
Army
11A, 11B, 11C, 11Z, 18A, 18B, 18F, 18Z, 31A, 31B, 31D, 31K, 31Z, 35L, 35M, 180A, 311A, 351L, 351M
Game Warden (all levels)
Navy
GM, MA, SB, SO, 113X, 615X, 649X, 715X, 717X, 749X
Game Warden (all levels)
Coast Guard
INV, MLES, OAF10, OAF10, OAP10, OAP12, OAP14, OAR10, OAR13, OAR17, SEI18
Game Warden (all levels)
Marine Corps
0300, 0311, 0313, 0317, 0321, 0324, 0331, 0341, 0370, 5803, 5805
Game Warden (all levels)
Air Force
1N0X1, 1Z4X1, 3P0X1, 7S0X1, 14NX, 19ZK, 31PX, 71SX
*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, 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: Assistant Commander, Game Warden Brandon Rose, (512) 6601401
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Special Operations, Aviation Branch Office, 10335 Golf Course Road, Austin, TX 78719
GENERAL DESCRIPTION PLEASE NOTE: The salary listed on this posting will receive a 5% legislative appropriated increase effective 9/1/2024. NOTE: Internal posting. Open to TPWD Law Enforcement employees only. Under the direction of the Assistant Commander Game Warden, the Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) performs wildlife and natural resources enforcement work. The TFO is an aircrew position responsible for augmenting the Aircraft Commander aboard Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) aircraft for the purpose of providing aerial assistance in law enforcement and wildlife conservation activities; to provide overwatch and command & control during active law enforcement situations; to search for, locate, and rescue lost, stranded, and/or injured persons; to transport medical patients on an emergency basis; to transport emergency supplies and provide aviation support during all hazards response operations; to provide aerial assets in support of wildlife enforcement and research missions; and to provide transportation for law enforcement officers, department personnel, state officials, and other persons requiring use of departmental aircraft. The position is responsible for managing the TFO program to include development and coordination of training, operational staffing and statistical data tracking. The position will oversee the TFO standard operating procedures and equipment purchase, maintenance and replacement. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
NOTE: After gaining 4 years experience as a Texas Game Warden as listed in Law Enforcement General Order Chapter 4.111, the selected candidate is promoted to Sergeant Rank with the TFO position pending successful completion of TFO training and qualification standards. If the selected candidate already has the minimum 4 years' experience, the selected candidate will be promoted to Sergeant Rank upon completion of TFO training and qualification standards.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
Graduate of the Texas Game Warden Training Academy.
Experience: Experience as a TPWD Game Warden.
Licensure: Must possess a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.
Must possess a current license as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Commissioned as a Texas Game Warden by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon successful completion of TFO training and qualification standards, as well as maintaining all TFO qualification standards and TPWD Aircraft Branch designations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Incident Command System (ICS) Training.
Experience: Experience with Night Vision Devices (NVD), thermal imaging devices, helicopter search and rescue (SAR) equipment and techniques, tactical radios, and use of aircraft hoisting systems. Must be aeronautically adapted to flight in fixed and rotary wing aircraft during challenging mission sets in difficult conditions.
Experience as a swift water technician instructor, natural disaster deployments, and/or Emergency Operations Center experience (DD, EOC, or SOC).
Licensure: Current or pervious certifications for swift water technician, helicopter rescue technician, and or helicopter hoist operator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of statutes, proclamations, regulations and policies related to the enforcement of all provisions of the Texas Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, and all regulatory acts adopted under the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Code regarding fisheries resources, game animal resources, game bird resources, non-game resources, furbearing resources and provisions of the Texas Water Safety Act;
Knowledge of aerodynamic principles;
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration orders, regulations, and circulars;
Knowledge of aviation industry safety standards and guidelines;
Knowledge of Law Enforcement tactical patrol and apprehension techniques, suspect/victim behavior, and search and rescue methods and techniques.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication;
Skill in effectively communicating and dealing with other people to achieve work related goals and objectives;
Skill in using own judgment, resulting in sound decision-making;
Skill in creating training curriculum and syllabi;
Skill in operation of applicable aviation law enforcement and search and rescue equipment, and use of aircraft radios;
Skill in first-aid and applicable lifesaving techniques;
Skill in using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to research and organize information to assist in the preparation and monitoring of aircraft branch budget;
Ability to use agency and divisional purchasing procedures to facilitate aircraft branch purchasing and provide assistance to others as requested;
Ability to effectively communicate, coordinate, and work effectively with other employees, including higher ranking officers, to accomplish mission and tasking requests;
Ability to effectively communicate, coordinate, and work effectively with outside agencies to facilitate training, shared knowledge, mission coverage, and deployments;
Ability to plan and organize work load and priorities;
Ability to use software and hardware to produce training documents and effective written communications;
Ability to read and interpret maps using latitude and longitude;
Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS All Aircraft Branch personnel must reside within 50 miles of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; with days off other than Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
Required to work under physically and mentally stressful conditions;
Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations;
Required to work overtime as necessary;
Required to sit for extended periods of time, up to four hours in an aircraft under flight;
Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;
Required to travel 25% with possible overnight stays;
Required to operate a State vehicle;
Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.
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