TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Natural Resources Management Intern - Bastrop)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Natural Resources Management Intern - Bastrop)

Description

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.

EXCELLENT 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 on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.


PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include

Job Title

Dates of employment (month/year)

Hours worked per week

Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number

Description of duties performed

Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences 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.

Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.

Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applications : WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit .

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.



READ - IMPORTANT TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT:

A copy of a current college transcript, ISSUED FROM THE REGISTRAR with a signature and/or school watermark, must be attached to the application at time of submission. The transcript must show current GPA, credits, and current enrollment or recent graduation with a bachelor's or higher degree. Graduation date must be December 2025 or more recent.



DEGREE PLANS OR GRADES FROM A STUDENT SELF-SERVICE PORTAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . Omission of a transcript will be the basis for disqualification.



International degrees must be accompanied with an evaluation of the comparable academic qualification. There are several associations related to degree evaluations that can be contacted to obtain the required documentation (i.e. Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), etc.).



MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES can be found at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach 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 or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

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-duty 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.





TO APPLY: Application must be completed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

HIRING CONTACT: Golden Wade Powell, (817) 713-7568, [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 100 Park Road 1-A, Bastrop, TX 78602

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the State Parks Fire Program Manager, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in natural resource management and stewardship. Duties may include: assess fuel load and vegetation characteristics for prescribed fire planning. Assist with habitat restoration projects to include vegetation management such as hand and mechanical thinning and herbicide application. Collect GPS data for threatened and rare species; vegetation plots; trails; and other features to be used in prescribed fire planning, implementation, and habitat restoration. Intern may also assist with fire management plans, baseline flora/fauna inventories, and fire equipment maintenance/repair. Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, and agency policies and procedures. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Work with State Park Fire Program staff to assess fuel load and vegetation characteristics for prescribed fire planning. Create management unit boundaries and determine adequate pre-fire actions. Collect GPS data for threatened and rare species; vegetation plots; trails; and other features. Collected GPS data will then be imported into GIS for use in prescribed fire planning and implementation. Interns may also assist with prescribed fires, baseline wildlife inventories, or other duties as assigned.

Intern will become familiar with GPS data collection and processing; vegetation monitoring techniques; fuel load assessment techniques; fire management planning; and other common techniques utilized by natural resource managers.

NOTE: Housing is available





NOTE: As students, paid work experience reflected on your application may be limited. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to include any additional educational, volunteer, civic/community engagement or life experiences that addresses the knowledge, skills and abilities reflected on this intern opportunity within the work experience section of the application.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

% of Time

Essential Job Duties by Category

35%

Assist with habitat restoration projects on State Parks

30%

Create firebreaks for planned prescribed fires. Utilize herbicide to control invasive species.

20%

Assess fuel load and vegetation characteristics for prescribed fire planning. Assist with baseline flora/fauna inventories.

10 %

Assist fire equipment maintenance/repair. Assist with Special Events

5%

Marginal Job Duties:

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education :

Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree or higher within the last 6 months.

Minimum of 18 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university at time of application.

Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale or "Pass" on a Pass/Fail system.

Experience :

None required.

Licensure :

Must possess a valid state driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Texas State Parks.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers or leaders while work on projects or assignments.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in exercising leadership qualities.

Skill in with civic or community engagement.

Skill in meeting deadlines.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to prepare reports.

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public utilizing written oral and visual means.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Internship duration and work week schedule to be mutually determined by supervisor and intern.

Required to work overtime as necessary.

Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as necessary.

May required to travel 30% of the time with possible overnight stays.

Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 25 lbs.

Required to conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Closing Date: Mar 12, 2026, 12:59:00 AM