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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. 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CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Game Warden (all levels) Army 11A, 11B, 11C, 11Z, 18A, 18B, 18F, 18Z, 31A, 31B, 31D, 31K, 31Z, 35L, 35M, 180A, 311A, 351L, 351M Game Warden (all levels) Navy GM, MA, SB, SO, 113X, 615X, 649X, 715X, 717X, 749X Game Warden (all levels) Coast Guard INV, MLES, OAF10, OAF10, OAP10, OAP12, OAP14, OAR10, OAR13, OAR17, SEI18 Game Warden (all levels) Marine Corps 0300, 0311, 0313, 0317, 0321, 0324, 0331, 0341, 0370, 5803, 5805 Game Warden (all levels) Air Force 1N0X1, 1Z4X1, 3P0X1, 7S0X1, 14NX, 19ZK, 31PX, 71SX *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: 1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation). 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 att ched 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, 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: Major Eric Collins, (903) 312-5883PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Region 3 District 1 Rusk Office, 580 W. Sixth Street, Rusk, TX 75785 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Regional Major, this position performs wildlife, conservation, and natural resources enforcement work and is responsible for supervising conservation and other law enforcement work in an assigned District. Supervises staff, programs and District Office administration. Conducts analysis and reporting of data related to enforcement programs and activities. Exercises discretion and independent judgment, with authority to make independent choices in applying regulations, policies and operational procedures. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable 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 Bachelors degree; Graduation from the Texas Game Warden Training Academy. Experience: Eight years experience as a Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden. Licensure: Must possess a valid class C Texas drivers license; Must possess a current license as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Commissioned as a Texas Game Warden by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon maintaining required licenses. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS Education: One additional year of the required experience as a Texas Game Warden may substitute for 30 hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of statutes, proclamations, regulations and policies related to the enforcement of all provisions of the Texas Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, and all regulatory acts adopted under the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Code regarding fisheries resources, game animal resources, game bird resources, non-game resources, furbearing resources and provisions of the Texas Water Safety Act; Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook; Skill in effective verbal and written communi