TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Infrastructure Contracting)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Infrastructure Contracting)

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: Jennifer Feliciano, (512) 389-4944, [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Infrastructure Contracting, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Infrastructure Division's Contracting Branch Manager, this internship offers students an opportunity to gain practical experience in public sector procurement and contract administration for construction and professional services. The successful candidate will assist with tasks that support procurement development, contract compliance and project closeout while learning the fundamentals of state contracting processes and systems. This position will provide exposure to procurement systems, financial reporting requirements and records management practices. Interns will have opportunities to participate in special projects such as developing contract dashboards, auditing files for completeness and creating process improvement tools. The internship is designed to offer meaningful, hands-on experience in a collaborative environment preparing students for future careers in contract administration or public procurement. While this position will report directly to the Contracting Branch Manager, the intern will be mentored on a daily basis by Contracts Managers that are certified public procurement professionals. Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.

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%

Enter and validate contract data into procurement and financial systems. Upload and organize contract documents ensuring compliance with agency standards. Assist with historical data cleanup.

30%

Review attachments and documents in various systems to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Review contract/purchasing checklists for accuracy and completeness. Audit files to ensure completion of tasks. Assist with project and contract closeout ensuring all tasks are completed. Coordinate with records management for archiving.

25%

Generate reports on active projects and contract usage. Develop reports for managing and tracking contracts and purchases. Assist with vendor performance analysis and reporting.

10%

Review and track current inventory of supplies and commodities. Participate in special projects such as creating dashboards, process improvement tools and training materials.

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 :
Currently in pursuit of a degree relevant to the position. Examples are majors in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
Experience :
At least 180 days of experience with data entry and/or document management systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of office practices or administrative procedures.
Knowledge of basic procurement and contracting principles.
Knowledge of records management and compliance requirements.
Skill in use of standard office equipment and software.
Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and Adobe products.
Skill in data entry and document management systems.
Skill in creating reports and dashboards for tracking purposes.
Skill in organizing and auditing files.
Skill in managing several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to interpret and apply agency policies and procedures.
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative systems or procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with matters of significant consequences.

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 11, 2026, 9:59:00 PM