TPWD - Intern - II - III; Natural Resources Management Intern - Mineral Wells

Position: TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Natural Resources Management Intern - Mineral Wells)
TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

EXCELLENT 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, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.  

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PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include

Job Title

Dates of employment (month/year)

Hours worked per week

Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number

Description of duties performed

Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.

Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience.

Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.

Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applications: WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit.

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

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.

International degrees must be accompanied with an evaluation of the comparable academic qualification. There are several associations related to degree evaluations that can be contacted to obtain the required documentation (i.e. Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), etc.).

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MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:
If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at /

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried
- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty
- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty
- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household
- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

TO APPLY:

Application must be completed at:

HIRING CONTACT:
Kevin Ferguson, , kevin.fergusonas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 100 Park Road 71 Mineral Wells Tx 76067

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the State Parks Fire and Habitat Coordinator, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in natural resource conservation, management and stewardship. Duties may include: fieldwork in habitat restoration and vegetation management projects, herbicide application, baseline flora and fauna surveys; forest inventory sampling; fuel load assessment and vegetation characteristics for prescribed fire planning.

Collect GPS data for threatened and rare species; vegetation plots; trails; and other features to be used in prescribed fire planning,…