TPWD - Training and Development Specialist VI (Hunters Education Program Specialist)

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org/crosswalk/MOC/ https: //hr. sao. texas. gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide. pdfMILITARY 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: Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge.

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 d ty 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 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) 389-8739PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:

1340 Airport Commerce Park, Austin, TX 78741General DescriptionThis 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 PW 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).

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 places specific attention to the recruitment strategy used with underserved and underrepresented audiences in hunting and target sports.

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 staff. Sets regional priorities based upon the goals and strategies outlined in the hunter education instructor manual and Program SOP. Assists directly with goals of two subgrantees Texas Wildlife Associations Youth Hunting and Adult Learn to Hunt programs and Texas AgriLife Extension