Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Training and Development Assistant (Houston, TX)

Primary Location: Texas-Houston

Work Locations:

SP-Sheldon SP 14140 Garrett Road Houston 77044

Schedule: Part-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 30.00

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Salary (Pay Basis): 18.91 (Hourly)

Closing Date: July 27, 2023

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Texas Outdoor Family Regional Lead, this position is responsible for training assistance work including supporting the Outdoor Education Specialists in organizing, planning, directing, and evaluating Texas Outdoor Family programs at multiple State Parks throughout the state. Serves primarily as an assistant instructor for assigned public programs and hosts partner programs independently. Promotes Texas Outdoor Family through regional outreach events, marketing, and helps maintain social media presence. Responsible for the transport, maintenance, and storage of all equipment necessary to deliver Texas Outdoor Family programs. Delivers other outdoor education programs, trainings, and administrative tasks related to the program. Works under close supervision, with minimal 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 High School or GED

Experience:

Six months experience conducting instructional or educational programs.

Licensure:  

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid Class “C” Texas driver’s license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

Six months non-paid outdoor recreation or education experience obtained from training, education, and/or volunteering may substitute for the required experience. Dates and hours per week must be reflected on application to award appropriate experience. Certificates of completion may be required to verify experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas:  Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Conservation, Geography, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology/Archeology, Sociology, or closely related field.

Experience:

Experience in outdoor education instruction in activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, or related activities; 

Functional park operations or camp experience;  

Interpretation or outdoor education for large groups;

Experience in training others;

Experience maintaining recreation equipment such as tents, kayaks, and bikes;

Experience in customer service;

Experience in public speaking.

Licensure:

Current Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) issued by the National Association of Interpretation (NAI);

Current Leave No Trace Instructor; 

Current Project Wild Instructor;

Current American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor;

Current Wilderness First Aid or Responder certification;

Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work in a public park with overnight camping and day use; 

Required to work 30 hours per week, includes various schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; 

Required to work a minimum of 30 hours for 12 weekends (Friday-Sunday); 

Required to travel 85% with overnight stays in tents at a state park; 

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety standards; 

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; 

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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