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

Search for job posting # 00055969

HIRING CONTACT: Bobby Allcorn, (830) 676-3413, Email: robert.allcorn@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, 64 Chaparral WMA Dr., Cotulla, TX 78014

NOTE: On-site lodging provided in bunkhouse facility.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager/Assistant Area Manager on the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), the Intern is responsible for assisting staff in all facets of Area operations. 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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in Wildlife Science or closely related Bachelor's or Master's degree program.

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.