Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · 9 hours ago
TPWD - Intern I - II - III (State Parks Region 1 – West Texas)
Texas - Statewide (454-STATEWIDE)Multiple Locations
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15.44/hr - $15.44/hr
0+ years expTexas Parks and Wildlife Department is dedicated to managing and conserving Texas's natural and cultural resources. They are seeking interns to gain relevant work experience in park operations, which includes tasks in management, education, administration, maintenance, and resource protection.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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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