Natural Resource Specialist

Position/Title: Natural Resource Specialist I-V/Fisheries Research Biologist

Agency/Location: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center, Mountain Home, Texas

Responsibilities: With the guidance of a project leader, incumbent is responsible for planning and conducting applied freshwater fisheries research to better understand and manage fisheries and aquatic resources in Texas. Successful applicant will develop and conduct field/laboratory studies; analyze data; evaluate management strategies; and disseminate results through presentations and peer-reviewed publication. Assists in directing a team of technical staff. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Comprehensive position announcement at:
http://www.tpwd.stat...?page=09_23_183

Qualifications: B.S. degree (minimum) in fisheries science or related field. Graduate degree in fisheries science or related field preferred. Research experience in population dynamics, applied resource management, or human dimensions desired.

Salary: $2,428.84 - $4,319.81/mo DOE

Closing: Open until filled.

Contact: Dan J. Daugherty, Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center, 5103 Junction Hwy., Mountain Home, Texas 78058; dan.daugherty@tpwd.state.tx.us; (830) 866-3356 x 211

Job Category: Professional, permanent

As a student of native Texas riverine fishes, this job is golden. Too bad I'm a couple of years from my masters. May the best man/woman win... er, get the job.