TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Curatorial Intern - Austin)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Curatorial Intern - Austin)

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.
• College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) if education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting. A copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.
• 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.

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Clerk I-IV

Army

15P, 42A, 56M, 68G, 420A

Clerk I-IV

Navy

AZ, CS, LS, LSS, PS, RP, RS, SN, YN, YNS, 741X

Clerk I-IV

Coast Guard

SK, YN, F&S, PERS

Clerk I-IV

Marine Corps

0100, 0111, 0161, 3051, 3372, 3432, 4133, 6042, 6046, 6617, 6672, 0160, 0170

Clerk I-IV

Air Force

3FSX1, 8A200

Clerk I-IV

Space Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below 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.


HIRING CONTACT: Scott Chamness, (512) 389-8562/ Email: [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Cultural Resources, 1340 Airport Commerce Drive, Building 6, Suite D, Austin, Texas 78741

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Curatorial Intern will assist Curatorial Services in ongoing work in interpretive collections including cataloging, photographing, researching, and inventorying artifacts at the Austin Curatorial Facility.

Under the direction of the State Parks Curator, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in museums and cultural resources. Duties may include: (1) inventorying or cataloging interpretive collections, including data management; (2) conducting historical research; (3) assisting with moving, organization, and preservation of collections. Intern will assist in ongoing work in interpretive collections including cataloging, photographing, researching, and inventorying interpretive objects. Intern will receive on-the-job training in collection management and object handling and will learn to utilize database software, camera, and scanner. Intern will gain knowledge in program operations, program administration, and Texas Parks and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural, and cultural resources. 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.

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

5 0%

Inventory or cataloging artifacts .

20%

Assist with moving, organization, and preservation of collections .

15%

Conduct historical research.

10%

Scanning or photographing artifacts .

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 5% 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



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Closing Date: Mar 11, 2026, 9:59:00 PM