Wildlife Field Intern - Black Gap Wildlife Management Area
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Marathon, Texas
| Job Type | Paid Internship |
| Salary | $15.44 - $16.94 per hour |
| 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, defer |
| Deadline | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Experience | 0 - 1 years |
TO APPLY: Application must be completed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Search for job posting # 00055814
HIRING CONTACT: Mark Garrett, (432) 837-2051 Ext: 229, mark.garrett@tpwd.texas.gov
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Black Gap Wildlife Management Area, 49476 FM 2627 Marathon TX 79842
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the immediate supervision of the Area Manager/Assistant Area Managers at the Trans-Pecos Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), the Intern is responsible for assisting with implementing appropriate ecosystem management strategies to emphasize wildlife/habitat management, restoration and enhancement. Provides assistance in conducting baseline inventories. Helps in conducting censuses and monitoring of wildlife populations and habitat. Assists in maintenance, development and construction of Area facilities.
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.
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.
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.
| Category | Botany , Ecology , Wildlife |