Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · 15 hours ago
TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Wildlife Field Intern - Chaparral WMA)
Texas-CotullaWork Locations
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15.44/hr - $15.44/hr
0+ years expTexas Parks and Wildlife Department is dedicated to managing and conserving the natural resources of Texas while providing outdoor recreation opportunities. They are seeking an Intern for the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, responsible for assisting with baseline inventory, monitoring activities, data entry, public outreach, and facility maintenance.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must possess a valid state driver's license
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
Preferred
Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in Wildlife Science or closely related Bachelor's or Master's degree program
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Group insurance
Retirement and pension
Frequent training and staff development opportunities
Longevity pay
Merit pay
Deferred compensation
Flexible benefit plans
401K/457 retirement plans
Direct deposit
Staggered work hours
Employee Assistance Program
Return-to-Work Program
Health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period
Company
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is 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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Bonds
Chief Operating Officer
Cornell Richardson MBA, ASP
Chief Safety Officer
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