TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Wildlife Field Intern - Chaparral WMA)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Wildlife Field Intern - Chaparral WMA)

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: Bobby Allcorn, (830) 676-3413, Email: [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, 64 Chaparral WMA Dr., Cotulla, TX 78014

NOTE: On-site lodging provided in bunkhouse facility.



GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager/Assistant Area Manager on the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), the Intern is responsible for assisting staff in all facets of Area operations. Assists with baseline inventory and monitoring activities such as drift fence monitoring, quail census, and white-wing and mourning dove trapping/banding. Assists with Texas tortoise, Texas Indigo, Texas horned lizard, and western diamondback rattlesnake monitoring programs. Performs data entry of research, baseline inventory, and public hunt information. Interns may have the opportunity to help graduate students with varying aspects of their research. Assists with on-site research activities associated with vegetation and wildlife. Provides support with public outreach programs as needed. Assists Area staff in maintenance of facilities and roads and habitat enhancement. Assists with capital improvement projects and public access projects including nature trail development and maintenance.

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

50%

Research and data collection.

40%

WMA and facility maintenance.

5%

Public outreach.

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 undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in Wildlife Science or closely related Bachelor's or Master's degree program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Ability to interpret and apply agency policies and procedures.

Ability to safely operate four-wheeled drive trucks such as ATV's, tractor/implements, and other vehicles as assigned.

Ability to operate powered and non-powered hand-tools including a compass, GPS, and other equipment as assigned.

Ability to collect and analyze scientific data.

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 5% of the time with possible overnight stays.

Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 15 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