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

Search for job posting # 00055938

HIRING CONTACT: Devin R. Erxleben, (254) 434-3184, Email: devin.erxleben@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse WMA, 13549 CR 478, May, TX 76857

NOTE: Bunkhouse lodging will be available for this position.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the immediate supervision of a Wildlife Biologist, the intern is responsible for assisting with daily operations at the McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the Paul and Toni Fox Burns WMA, and occasional activities at the Roger R. Fawcett WMA.  Internship responsibilities will include assisting with all aspects of ongoing habitat management and research activities.  Other duties may involve assisting with wildlife census and vegetation surveys, baseline inventory assistance, data entry, and maintenance and construction activities.      

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.    

Experience:

Experience in wildlife habitat management, data collection, research, and field biology techniques.

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.).    

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.