Wildlife District Biologist — Habitat & Landowner Outreach

Texas A&M International; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) seeks a Natural Resources Specialist I–III for Wildlife District 8 in Bastrop, TX. The role focuses on planning and implementing wildlife management, monitoring, and research across Bastrop and Caldwell counties within the Post Oak Savannah region.

The position involves providing technical assistance, public outreach, and developing management plans for private lands, with emphasis on collaboration with landowners and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology or closely related field with 24+ hours in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Biology, or Research Methods.
• Experience levels: NRS I—no experience; NRS II—2 years; NRS III—6 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement natural resource management, monitoring and research in Bastrop and Caldwell counties.
• Provide technical assistance and public outreach to landowners, sportsmen and stakeholders.
• Develop wildlife management plans and disseminate information through reports, news releases, and outreach.

Skills

Wildlife management

Habitat conservation

Public outreach

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science or related field

Job description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) seeks a Natural Resources Specialist I–III for Wildlife District 8 in Bastrop, TX. The role focuses on planning and implementing wildlife management, monitoring, and research across Bastrop and Caldwell counties within the Post Oak Savannah region.

The position involves providing technical assistance, public outreach, and developing management plans for private lands, with emphasis on collaboration with landowners and agencies.