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

Search for job posting # 00055941

HIRING CONTACT: Mason Conley, (936) 241-2313, Email: mason.conley@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Tyler Nature Center, 11942 FM 848, Tyler, TX 75707

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Student Internship Program introduces interested college students to career opportunities to gain practical experience and training in natural and cultural resource fields. Under the direct supervision of the District Leader in District 6, this intern position will assist with deer spotlight survey counts, mourning and white wing dove banding, dove field posting, urban dove surveys, alligator spotlight surveys, data entry, equipment maintenance and habitat monitoring to include maintaining vegetation points, taking measurement of duff layer, identifying species, measuring canopy density and vegetation heights, etc.. This position will also assist regional staff with installing and maintaining fire breaks, assisting with conducting prescribed fires on wildlife management areas (WMA), private lands and partner lands, maintaining fire equipment, and assisting with pack test preparation. Assist WMA managers with various land management tasks such as invasive species removal, fencing, sign posting, mowing, etc. Perform required administrative duties commensurate with state employment. Assist with maintaining state buildings, structures, and vehicles.

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.

Physical:

Required to pass the NWCG moderate physical fitness level. https://www.nwcg.gov/term/glossary/work-capacity-test-wc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in accredited college or university in a 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.