TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Coastal Fisheries - Sabine Lake Ecosystem)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Coastal Fisheries - Sabine Lake Ecosystem)

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

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  Job Title
  
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  Dates of employment (month/year)
  
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  Hours worked per week
  
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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number
  
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  Description of duties performed
  
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  Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.
  
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  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.
  
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  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.
  
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  Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  
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  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.).





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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:

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  Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
  
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  Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  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.
  
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  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: Carey Gelpi, (409) 983-1104 x222, Email: [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Sabine Lake Ecosystem, 601 Channelview Dr, Port Arthur, TX. 77640



GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

This position is fieldwork intensive using various sampling gears and including creel surveys, also will participate in acoustic tagging research. Fieldwork in the Sabine Lake Estuary and nearshore Gulf of America includes fishery independent sampling using bag seines, trawls, oyster dredges as well as potentially other fishery sampling gears. Sampling will be done aboard skiffs and our research vessel. There is the potential to participate in acoustic fish tagging research. Fishery dependent data is collected at area boat ramps. Daily routine often depends on weather and may include weekend work days and work days longer than 8 hours but will not exceed 40 hours in a week.

Fisheries Management internship positions will, under the direction of the Ecosystem Leader, perform routine fish and wildlife conservation work in the Sabine Lake ecosystem and nearshore Gulf of Mexico including assisting in the collection, recording, and editing of fishery-dependent data using various sampling gears while onboard skiffs and the research vessel Sabine; and fishery-independent data during creel surveys at area boat ramps. Participate in acoustic tagging research. Operates equipment safely under the supervision of trained staff. Maintains gear, equipment, and facility. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

NOTE (1): 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.

NOTE (2): A TPWD bunkhouse is available near the Sabine Lake Fisheries Management field station but a personal vehicle and driver's license is needed to get to and from the field station.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

% of Time

Essential Job Duties by Category

50 %

Field work on skiffs and RV

20 %

Creel surveys

15%

Maintenance of gear and equipment.

10%

Data review, editing, and entry

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 office practices or administrative procedures.

Knowledge of practices and policies in purchasing.

Knowledge of accounting/accountability of revenue collection.

Skill in use of standard office equipment and software.

Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and Adobe products.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to interpret and apply agency policies and procedures.

Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative systems or procedures.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with matters of significant consequences.

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 40 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with work on weekends and holidays and variable hours possible.

May be required to travel 5% of the time with possible overnight stays.

Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 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

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