TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Coastal Fisheries - Water Resources)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Coastal Fisheries - Water Resources)

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: Marty Kelly, (512) 389-8214, [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Coastal Fisheries - Water Resources, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744



GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This internship will be located at TPWD Headquarters in Austin, Texas and will be a mix of office and field work. The Water Resources Program Intern will gain broad experience and work in many disciplines. This position will assist Water Resources Program staff with providing technical guidance related to activities that may impact water quantity and water quality such as large water diversion permits and discharge permits. Additionally, this position will assist with field work activities for a study to measure the effects of groundwater use and climate change on freshwater springs by collecting fish and aquatic macroinvertebrate abundance data from freshwater springs in the Edwards Plateau. This position will also assist with managing physicochemical and biological data collected by the Water Resources Program. The Water Resources Program intern will also attend technical and professional meetings with senior Water Resources staff to gain knowledge and insight into the stakeholder-driven processes around natural resources management.


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

30%

Assist with the technical review of water related projects and permits and develop technical guidance and strategies protect, restore, and enhance aquatic and marine ecosystems, populations, and habitats.

30%

Assists with the collection of environmental and biological data and the evaluation of statistical and natural resources data.

20%

Assists with maintaining data collected during field studies

15%

Attends technical and professional meetings with a senior Water Resources staff member

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 :
Working towards a degree in an accredited college or university with a focus on Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Wildlife, Fisheries Science, or a closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of ecological, biological, hydrological and/or scientific principles and techniques.
Knowledge of aquatic and/or coastal ecosystems in Texas Skill in use of standard office equipment and software.
Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in using and operating gear and instruments for the collection of biological, hydrological, and water quality data.
Ability to maintain working relationships with superiors, subordinates and peers.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

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.
May required to travel 20% 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 11, 2026, 9:59:00 PM