TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Coastal Fisheries - Sea Center Texas - Visitor Center Education)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Coastal Fisheries - Sea Center Texas - Visitor Center Education)

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.).





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: Paul Cason, (979) 292-0100 Ext: 226, [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Coastal Fisheries - Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566



GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under supervision of the Facility Director and Program Specialists, this position is responsible for assisting with Sea Center Texas outreach and volunteer programs. Assists with planning and hosting Sea Center Texas educational events and may assist with developing new educational activities. Intern would need to be comfortable directly interacting with the public and providing interpretive programs. Assists with guided hatchery tours, touch tank activities, and gift shop operations, as needed. May organize educational materials and perform administrative duties. This is a public facing position. If you have a passion for marine life and want to share it with others, this internship is for you!

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 %

Visitor Center Operations- Assists with the daily operations of the Visitor Center and gift shop. Provides physical backup support for volunteer duties and operations when needed. Assists guests and provides quality customer service. Assists with marketing, social media, public relations, and promotional activities. Maintains exhibits and aquaria. Maintains the facility, grounds, and wetland boardwalk. Maintains a stock of facilities, TPWD, and other educational literature for distribution to the public.

40 %

Education Programs - Develops content and conducts education programs for the public. Leads summer camps for up to 15 campers aged 9 -14.

15%

Outreach - Assists with youth fishing program, kayak program, offsite outreach events and largescale public events.

5 %

Administrative Duties - Accurately completes time sheets, visitation and gift shop data entry and other required paperwork.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree relevant to the position; examples are majors in Marine Biology/Marine Science, Fisheries Biology, Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Oceanography, Environmental Science, and Natural Resource Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.
Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
Ability to learn to identify and discuss common marine finfish.
Ability to collect and record data.
Ability to accurately follow instructions.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to maintain facilities and equipment.
Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting equipment and materials up to 50 lbs.
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 40 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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



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