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

Training and Development Assistant/Specialist I-VI

Army

11Z, 18Z, 19Z, 35Z, 74D, 47A, 47C, 47D, 47E, 47F, 47G, 47H, 47J, 47K, 47L, 47M, 47N, 47P, 47Q, 47R, 47S, 47T, 47U, 47V, 47W, 57A, 70H

Training and Development Assistant/Specialist I-VI

Navy

PS, 120X, 121X, 123X

Training and Development Assistant/Specialist I-VI

Coast Guard

YN, PERS, SEI20

Training and Development Assistant/Specialist I-VI

Marine Corps

0233, 0277, 0577, 0691, 0911, 0913, 0914, 0916, 0917, 0918, 0919, 0931, 0932, 0933, 0951, 5977, 6077, 6177, 6877, 7077, 7277, 7377, 0306, 0930, 5977, 6077, 6877, 7077, 7277, 7377, 7537, 7577, 8077, 8802, 8803

Training and Development Assistant/Specialist I-VI

Air Force

3F2X1, 8B000, 8B100, 8B200, 8T000, 8T100, 9H000, 38FX, 81C0, 81L0, 81T0, 82A0, 83R0, 86M0

*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 complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form 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.

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: Matthew Smith, (512) 389-8739

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: To Be Determined

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position will work in a specialized role that is meant to improve the outreach efforts of the Hunters Education Program while improving the approach to R3 (recruitment, retention and reactivation) strategies and creating applicable relationships with community programs, volunteer instructors, non governmental partners, and facilitating the relationship with the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program contractors that host workshops on behalf of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Under the direction of the Hunter Education Manager, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) training and development work and is responsible for conducting and coordinating mandatory hunter education programs (Section 62.014 P&W Code) throughout one of four regions in Texas (South East, South, North and West/Central) and, often, playing the lead role in R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Hunting and Shooting Sports strategies in the region (TPWD R3 Plan). This position places specific attention on outreach efforts for the Hunter Education program that include the modernizing the approach to audiences in a virtual environment, forming relationships with community-based programs that represent target audiences and professionally affiliated partner organizations, maintaining the contractor led Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program, and determining locations for increased programming opportunities. This position is called upon to develop and/or modify training design based on need and the analysis of success, instructor input and need to expand the advanced hunter education curricula entitled Hunting 101s. Handles hundreds of queries monthly from the public seeking hunter education courses, address changes, and student and instructor assistance with the mandatory program requirements and with game laws and hunting seasons. Oversees the development and evaluation of hunter education student and instructor coursework. This position performs formal and informal educational and outreach functions for the Hunter Education program on behalf of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as well as similar functions for resource division staffs. Sets regional priorities based upon the goals and strategies outlined in the hunter education instructor manual and Program SOP. Assist directly with goals of all program subgrantees. Works with heavy equipment (e.g., trailers, UHVs, trap throwers, firearms, and related equipment). Works under minimal supervision, with extensive 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.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

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

Experience:

Four years' experience in Natural Resource Education, Outdoor Recreation, Volunteer Management or teaching Archery, Firearm Proficiency, Physical Education or Agriculture Science.

Licensure:

Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license;

Must possess one of the following certifications (copy of current certification including certification/registration number required with application):

Hunter Education Instructor Certification;

NRA/ATA/NSSA/NSCA or Similar Rating in at least one discipline (e.g., RSO, Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun, etc.) (within 6 months of employment);

National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) (within 6 months of employment);

SAR Basic Air Rifle Instructor (within 6 months of employment).

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certifications.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of the required experience in Natural Resource Education, Outdoor Recreation, Volunteer Management or teaching Physical Education or Agriculture Science may substitute for 30 hours of the required education or the degree field requirements, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Natural Resource Education, Outdoor Recreation, such as Park Administration, Biology, Education, Agriculture Science, Natural Resource Management, Conservation, Fisheries and Wildlife Management, may substitute for one year of the required experience in Natural Resource Education, Outdoor Recreation, Volunteer Management or teaching Physical Education or Agriculture Science.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor or post bachelor's degree in a field directly to natural Resource Education, Outreach and Outdoor Recreation, such as Park Administration, Recreation, Biology, Education, Agriculture Science, Natural Resource Management, Conservation, Fisheries and Wildlife Management.

Experience:

Two years' experience in partnership development, volunteer management and/or event planning;

One-year experience as Texas Hunter Education Instructor;

National Archery in the Schools Program Basic Archery Instructor (NASP BAI);

NRA, American Trap Shooting, National Sporting Clays Instructor or similar;

One year of developing and delivering in-staff training at an instructor level;

Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish;

One year experience as an active hunter or target shooter (e.g., rifle, shotgun, handgun, archery);

One year experience working on implementing R3 Strategies.

Licensure:

Current Hunter Education Instructor Certification;

Bowhunter Education Instructor Certification;

Current Instructor Certification in Target Shooting (e.g., rifle, air rifle, shotgun, handgun, home firearms safety, Range Safety Officer, Archery or related shooting certification).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of TPWD mission, goals, and programs;

Knowledge of regional youth and other community-based organizations;

Knowledge regarding the Student Air Rifle Program;

Knowledge regarding the Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program;

Knowledge of barriers to outdoor participation in target audiences; and strategies to assist in overcoming these barriers;

Knowledge of training curriculum development, procedures, techniques, and practices;

Knowledge of procedures to facilitate group dynamics within partner relations;

Knowledge of managing content and data for effective use and reporting;

Knowledge of safety and risk management requirements for working with children;

Knowledge of archery and/or target shooting (live fire), safe and responsible shooting practices;

Knowledge of hunting, bow hunting and/or wildlife management, safe and responsible principles, and practices;

Knowledge of learning theory and hands-on training practices.

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

Skill in effective verbal, written and multicultural communication;

Skill in presenting to professional, corporate and community groups;

Skill in coordinating and conducting education and outreach events;

Skill in managing and recruiting volunteers;

Skill of the use of a virtual training tools and environments for students and participants;

Skill in facilitating workshops and trainings in accordance with hunter education and firearm safety standards as well as TPWD and facility risk management and safety standards;

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

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;

Skill in providing direction and guidance to other team members;

Skill in team building, coaching, and training others;

Skill in meeting deadlines;

Skill in making independent sound and timely decisions;

Skill in analyzing information and data;

Skill in social media engagement;

Skill in handling and shooting rifle, shotgun, handgun, air rifle and bow and arrow;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

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

Skill in developing new partners, building, and maintaining partnerships;

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

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;

Skill in training others;

Skill in instructing others;

Skill in facilitating workshops;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to work as a member of a team;

Ability to supervise the work of partners and interns;

Ability to exercise sound judgement when making critical decisions;

Ability to create and evaluate training objectives, requirements, and effectiveness of delivery;

Ability to formulate recruitment and objectives;

Ability to teach archery, hunting and/or wildlife education;

Ability to plan and/or problem solve;

Ability to effectively speak to and facilitate groups of varying sizes in different settings;

Ability to utilize techniques and equipment used to conduct safe, outdoor activities;

Ability to collect and compile data for qualitative and quantitative evaluations used in educational programs;

Ability to develop and work with partners and sponsors in the private, non-profit sectors and multiple levels of government;

Ability to develop and maintain beneficial relationships with civic groups, volunteers, community members and staff;

Ability to assess the training needs of partners and participants;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team;

Ability to build networks of individuals and organizations to achieve mutual goals;

Ability to assist in planning, development, and implementation of training programs, events and activities;

Ability to analyze data to determine success, including participation data and the rates of change;

Ability to apply volunteer management principles and practices such as coordination, recruitment, selection, communications, recognition, learning standards, reciprocity, promotion, training evaluation, record-keeping, and conflict management;

Ability to apply training techniques, hands-on teaching methods and training aid development for quality delivery of programs;

Ability to integrate natural and cultural resources management and promote outreach within educational programs;

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

Ability to work with modern and primitive sporting arms and hunting-related, outdoor equipment;

Ability to follow practices and procedures outlined in the Texas Hunter Education Instructor Program, Policies and Procedures Manual and in National Archery Association and National Archery in Schools Program materials, Student Air Rifle Program materials and the standards of target shooting organizations such as NRA, ATA, NSSA and NSCA;

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 Saturday, Sunday, and holidays;

Required to work overtime as necessary;

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

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;

Required to travel up to 30% with possible overnight stays;

Required to operate a State vehicle;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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Closing Date: Jun 26, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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