TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Wildlife Field Intern - Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Wildlife Field Intern - Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project)

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: Kyle Brunson, (903) 928-2251, Email: [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area, 16149 N. US HWY 287, Tennessee Colony, TX 75861

Note: Bunkhouse lodging will be available for this position.





GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Project Leader, Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project, this position is responsible for performing general maintenance and development activities on the Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project which includes Gus Engeling, Richland Creek, Keechi Creek, Big Lake Bottom and Cedar Creek Islands Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Field duties include, but are not limited to assisting with habitat management efforts such as; shredding, disking, herbicide spraying, prescribed burning, wildlife census and surveys, baseline inventory and monitoring, wildlife research, data entry, equipment and facility maintenance and repair, and other tasks as assigned. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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%

Performs wildlife habitat enhancement work.

25%

Performs management/public use construction and maintenance functions.

25%

Observes and records wildlife survey, wildlife research and other biological data.

15%

Schedules and completes assigned surveys and other work activities in assigned areas.

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 in a Wildlife Science or closely related program.

Experience :

Experience in wildlife research and wildlife management techniques.

Experience in safe equipment operation and maintenance (including but not limited to tractors and associated implements; ATVs/UTVs; four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles, etc.).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of wildlife, range, farming and livestock practices common to East Texas.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations.

Skill in the use of personal computers.

Skill in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in basic herbicide application.

Skill in basic carpentry.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to assist with habitat management, including but not limited to mechanical; chemical and/or prescribed fire as assigned.

Ability to safely operate four-wheeled drive trucks; ATV's; tractor/implements such as disks, plows, shredders and/or others, and other vehicles as assigned.

Ability to assist with and/or capture and handle wild animals.

Ability to safely operate powered and non-powered hand-tools and other equipment as assigned.

Ability to use a compass and GPS.

Ability to assist with equipment and facility maintenance and repair.

Ability to collect scientific data.

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies 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., Monday through Friday.

Required to work on holidays, weekends and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as necessary.

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

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

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

Lodging available (no pets allowed).

Required to maintain order and cleanliness of lodging.

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