Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · 9 hours ago
TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Wildlife Conservation Program - Nongame and Rare Species/Botany Intern)
Texas-AustinWork Locations
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15.44/hr - $15.44/hrTexas Parks and Wildlife Department is dedicated to managing and conserving Texas' natural and cultural resources. The Intern will assist in field data collection, data entry, and research on Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) plants, focusing on conservation status assessments and fieldwork under various conditions.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Research, data entry and SGCN status assessments
Field work
Performs additional duties as assigned
Complies with Agency, Division and Department 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
Preferred
Current undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university in a Wildlife Science or closely related Bachelor's degree program
Coursework in Ecology, Conservation Biology, or Botany
Experience in wildlife research and field biology techniques
Familiarity with basic plant taxonomy
Experience with data entry, databases and mapping systems
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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