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Pay Range: $55,997 - $72,796 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, March 7, 2026
The City of Fort Worth is the 13th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 800,000 residents. We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Natural Resource Specialist job is available with The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge of the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department. This is a Full-Time position working 40 hours per week with benefits. Working weekends and holidays is required.
The Natural Resource Specialist job responsibilities include:
Operate various types of equipment to include mowers, trimmers, power tools, tractors, skid steer, UTV's, welders, and other equipment as needed; as well as conducting maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Assist the Natural Resource Manager with the planning & implementation of natural resource management activities such as prescribed burning, herbicide application, wildlife monitoring, invasive species removal, native vegetation management, trail maintenance, and bison management.
Manage the FWNC&R; native plant greenhouse program which includes; recruit, train, and retain volunteers specific to the program; provide plant material for restoration projects; implement educational programs, public outreach events, and large volunteer groups; maintain data and submit reports.
Assist with and conduct various levels of data collection and research throughout the FWNC&R; on the local flora and fauna; use programs/systems such as GIS, GPS, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook for data analysis and reporting.
Provide written information/articles for newsletters, professional journals, and monthly/annual reports.
Assist the FWNC&R; education team with organizing and implementing natural resource educational public outreach programs; assist with developing and implementing workshops; assist with special events; provide quality customer service in a positive, courteous and professional manner.
Ability to work within a team as well as independently with little to no supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a natural or physical science, including biology, geology, botany, range management, environmental science, forestry, or a related field.
One year of experience working in a natural science field providing group instruction and/or developing and implementing natural resource management plans.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of a Pesticide Applicator's License
2 years of professional experience, not associated with the pursuit of undergraduate or graduate degree programs, within wildlife management, biology, geology, botany, range management, environmental science, forestry, or a related field.
Ability to identify native flora and fauna applicable to the Cross Timbers and Prairies Ecoregion with demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis pertaining to local flora and fauna.
Experience in performing tasks pertinent to maintaining and constructing trails and facilities; land management and restoration including brush clearing, metal fabrication, tree felling, herbicide application, common farming practices and prescribed burning.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing Date/Time: Tuesday, March 07, 2026
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About City of Fort Worth
The Community
The City of Cowboys & Culture is known for its Texas hospitality. The stunning and sprawling City of
Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. And it’s no wonder — With great neighborhoods, scenic terrain and a rich history of arts and culture, paired with world-class opportunities for business and education, it’s not only fun to visit Fort Worth, it’s even more rewarding to call it home.
Fort Worth truly offers all the benefits and amenities of a bustling metropolitan city, while keeping the small- town charm that keeps it unpretentious and charismatic in all the right ways. Designated as one of America’s “Most Livable Communities” by the Partners for Livable Communities, the city truly offers a melting pot of culture, commerce, community and yes, cowboys.
There are over a dozen remarkable districts full of treasured history among modern luxuries and unique places to have fun, making it the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas and welcoming more than 9.4 million visitors annually.
Being one of the fastest-growing among large cities in the country, Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for job seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents representing culturally diverse communities.
Exciting Growth & Future Development
One of the most fascinating aspects of the City of Fort Worth is its almost unprecedented growth over the past several years. Both in terms of population and industry, and as the 12th largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is truly booming — which presents both challenges and opportunities to truly develop this city in the right way. Every 30 minutes a new person moves to Fort Worth, so we’re looking for candidates who can embrace an evergrowing and changing environment and improve on it with solutions that work for the entire community of Fort Worth.
Mission
We are working together to build a strong community that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through grassroots efforts within the community, and large scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add the infra- structure a growing city like Fort Worth needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique city we call home.
Vision
Fort Worth’s vision is to be the most livable and best managed city in the country. We’ll do this by taking care of our citizens, implementing the highest quality standards in our schools, continually improving the neighborhoods we thrive in and the facets of the city that make our town so unique.
Benefits That Are Well Worth It
The City of Fort Worth continues to be dedicated to its employees’ well-being by providing competitive health benefits, a well-rounded wellness program and a Zero Accident Philosophy® workplace. All regular full-time employees and those employees who work 30–39 hours per week are eligible for all City of Fort Worth Benefits. Part-time employees who work 20–29 hours per week are eligible for dental, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 457 Deferred Compensation plan and other voluntary benefits.
Medical Program
The City offers two plan options through Meritain Health, an Aetna company.
The Health Center Plan – Offers employees and their family’s
primary health care services that are 100% completely free and unlimited. Employees can visit any one of the three City of Fort Worth Employee Health Centers and receive guaranteed same or next day appointments for sick visits. Also, services are available at any one of the five satellite locations that serves employees across the city.
The Consumer Choice Plan – Is offered to employees at no cost or low monthly premiums to cover eligible dependents and provides the financial benefits of a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Preventative services are covered at 100% on both plans.
• Prescription Drug coverage including mail order pharmacy are also included.
Vacation
Eligible for 3 weeks of vacation: After successful completion of probationary period (usually
6 months), employees may take time off for rest, relaxation, vacation, illness, religious observances, and personal business.
Holidays
Available on the first day of employment, the city provides employees with paid holidays, including two personal holidays.
Wellness Program
The city’s Healthy Challenge Wellness Program rewards all full-time, benefit-eligible employees on the city’s health insurance. The Healthy Challenge Program utilizes a points system. Participants may earn points throughout the year (Jan. 1-Dec. 15) for completing specific program activities and participants can redeem points at the end of the year for a cash reward. By participating, individuals can earn $150, $200 or $250 by accumulating program points.
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