TPWD - Manager IV (Hunter Education Manager)

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CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Manager I-VII Army No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Manager I-VII Navy 111x, 112X 113X 114X, 611X, 612X, 621X, 631X, 632X, 641X, 648X Manager I-VII Coast Guard SEI15 Manager I-VII Marine Corps 0203, 0207, 0302, 0520, 0602, 0802, 1802, 6502, 7202, 7208, 7210, 7220 Manager I-VII Air Force 8U000, 9G100, 16GX, 41AX, 86M0, 86P0 *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. BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as gene ous 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: Robert Owen, (512) 389-4362PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Airport Commerce Park, 1340 Airport Commerce Dr, Building 6, Austin, TX 78741 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This manager supervises a geographically dispersed team and network of volunteers that cover all of Texas. This position also is active in maintaining a professional relationship on behalf of the State with external partners affiliated with hunting, firearms, and conservation ethics. Under the direction of the Outreach and Education Direction, this position performs highly complex (senior level) managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities of a statutory program for the agency mandatory hunter education (Section 62.014 Parks and Wildlife Code). Work involves managing field staff and a statewide network of volunteers, schoolteachers and game wardens by establishing goals and objectives; developing program policies, procedures and guidelines; developing schedules, priorities, and standards that comply with international standards (International Hunter Education Association standards and reciprocity); coordinating and evaluating program activities; and developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of regional (field) staff, program support staff and thousands of volunteers. Works under limited supervision, with moderate 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. NOTE: This position will have an apprenticeship with the out-going Hunter Education Manager that will occur within the Austin area and last from hire until May 1, 2025. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in a field of natural science, physical science or resource education and outdoor recreation, including, but not limited to, Park Administration, Biology, Education, Agriculture Science, Youth Camp Management, Natural Resource Management, Conservation, or Wildlife Management. Experience: Two years of teaching experience in certified school systems, agriculture science, conservation education, military service schools, hunting/firearm schools/camps, college or other equivalent schools. Two years of experience managing staff. Two years of experience in hunter, conservation, or outdoor education. Two years of experience with firearms use and safety practices and procedures. Two years of experience with archery equip