TPWD - Intern I - II - III (SP Region 2 - South Texas, The Valley, and Southern Gulf Coast)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (SP Region 2 - South Texas, The Valley, and Southern Gulf Coast)

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.
• 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.



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:

• 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.



TO APPLY: Application must be completed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

HIRING CONTACT: Virginia Pape, (361) 790-0313

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:

SP Region 2 Parks with Intern Opportunities, and housing availability, if applicable:

• Bentsen Rio-Grande Valley SP; 2800 S Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, TX 78572; No housing available

• Choke Canyon SP; 358 Park Road 8, Calliham, TX 78007; AC Cabin or Full hook-up RV site

• Estero Llano-Grande SP; 154-A Lakeview Drive, Weslaco, TX 78596; No housing available

• Falcon SP; 146 Park Road 46, Falcon Heights, TX 78545; On-site housing available

• Goose Island SP; 202 S Palmetto St (Lamar), Rockport, TX 78382; Full hook-up RV Site

• Lake Casa Blanca SP; 5102 Bob Bullock, Laredo, TX 78044; Water & Electric RV site

• Lake Corpus Christi SP; 23194 Park Road 25, Mathis, TX 78368; AC Cabin with fridge, microwave, and outside grill

• Lockhart SP; 2012 State Park Road, Lockhart, TX 78644; Full hook-up RV site

• Mustang Island SP; 9394 State Hwy 361, Corpus Christi, TX 78418; Full hook-up RV site

• Palmetto SP; 78 Park Road 11 South, Gonzales, TX 78629; On-site travel trailer available with full hook-up

• Resaca de la Palma SP; 1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521; No housing available

NOTE: L ink to the searchable map https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/parks-map

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Superintendent, or designee, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in park operations, such as: management, interpretation/education, administration, maintenance, resource management and protection, law enforcement, etc. Responsible for performing a complete range of tasks to experience all the aspects of park administration, operations and management. Duties may include, but are not limited to, natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and law enforcement observation. Performs special projects/assignments and attends selected training programs to enhance the overall working knowledge and skills related to operational and management activities. Internship will also include a special project to be mutually determined by supervisor and intern, to meet both site needs and intern's educational and development. 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

60%

Responsible for performing a complete range of tasks to experience all the aspects of park administration, operations and management. Duties may include, but are not limited to, natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and law enforcement observation.

35%

Performs special projects/assignments and attends selected training programs to enhance the overall working knowledge and skills related to operational and management activities. Internship will also include a special project to be mutually determined by supervisor and intern, to meet both site needs and intern's educational and development.

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 in general of Texas State Parks.

Knowledge of office practices or administrative procedures.

Skill in use of standard office equipment and software.

Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and Adobe products.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers or leaders while working on projects/assignments.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Skill in exercising leadership qualities.

Skill in civic or community engagement.

Skill in meeting deadlines.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to prepare reports.

Ability to provide quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public utilizing written, verbal, and visual means.

Ability to handle cash and account for revenue collected.

Ability to perform general maintenance.

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

Ability to interpret and apply agency policies and procedures.

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with the TPWD safety program.

Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative systems or procedures.

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 hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as necessary.

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

May required to travel 5% 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