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Search for job posting # 00055833

HIRING CONTACT: Brody Larkin, (806) 323-8642, brody.larkin@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area, 15412 Lake Marvin Rd. Canadian, TX 79014

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Gene Howe WMA is a varied and interesting property located on the Canadian River Valley in the north-east panhandle of Texas. The area hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna and is truly an oasis on the plains.

Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager/Assistant Area Manager(s) on the Gene Howe WMA, the Wildlife Field Intern will assist the staff of Gene Howe WMA in all aspects of WMA operations. These include, but are not limited to, assisting WMA staff with baseline inventory activities to include vegetation sampling and monitoring of drift fence arrays. Assisting WMA staff with research activities investigating the effects of land use practices on vegetation.  Assisting in conducting censuses and monitoring of wildlife populations, point counts, urban dove surveys, and dove banding activities.  Assisting in habitat enhancement activities, including the use of heavy equipment for mechanical brush management, the application of chemicals to manage woody vegetation, and prescribed burning.  Assisting in the computer entry of research, baseline inventory, wildlife census, and public hunt data.  Assisting in the collection of GPS data.  Assisting in public outreach programs as needed. Assisting in the maintenance of facilities, roads, and fences.  Assisting with capital improvement and public access projects.

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:
Currently in pursuit of a degree in Wildlife Science or closely related field.

Experience:
Experience in safe equipment operation and maintenance (including but not limited to: tractors and associated implements; ATVs/UTVs; four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles; etc.).
Experience with monitoring and survey equipment (including but not limited to: radio telemetry; GPS; vegetation sampling; mist netting and Sherman traps).
Experience in personal computers and personal computer applications.
Experience in application of chemicals to manage woody vegetation.

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.