TPWD – Intern I-II-III (State Parks Region 2 – South Texas, The Valley, and Southern Gulf Coast) in Multiple Locations, Texas

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You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

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.PLEASE NOTE:
All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed.
Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application 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. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.
Applications with See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state unknown for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.
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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 date.
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.).
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:
Job Classification
Service
Military Specialty
Clerk I-III
Army
15P, 42A, 56M, 68G, 420A
Clerk I-III
Navy
AZ, CS, LS, LSS, PS, RP, RS, SN, YN, YNS, 741X
Clerk I-III
Coast Guard
SK, YN, FS, PERS
Clerk I-III
Marine Corps
0100, 0111, 0161, 3051, 3372, 3432, 4133, 6042, 6046, 6617, 6672, 0160, 0170
Clerk I-III
Air Force
3FSX1, 8A200
*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:
https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf
MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:
If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/.
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).
Surviv ng 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.
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, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.HIRING CONTACT: Virginia Pape, (361) 790-0313PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Choke Canyon SP, 358 Park Road 8 Calliham, TX 78007 (AC Cabin or Full hook-up RV site available) -OR- Estero Llano-Grande SP, 154-A Lakeview Dr. Weslaco, TX 78596 (No lodging available) -OR- Falcon SP, 146 Park Rd 46 Falcon Heights, TX 78545 (Onsite housing available) -OR- Goose Island SP, 202 S Palmetto St (Lamar) Rockport, TX 78382 (Water Electric RV site) -OR- Lake Casa Blanca SP, 5102 Bob Bullock Laredo, TX 78044 (Water Electric RV site) -OR- Lake Corpus Christi SP, 23194 Park Rd 25 Mathis, TX 78368 (AC Cabin with fridge, microwave, hotplate, and grill) -OR- Lockhart SP, 2012 State Park Rd Lockhart, TX 78644 (Full hook-up RV site) -OR- Mustang Island SP, 9394 State Hwy 361 Corpus Christi, TX (Full hook-up RV site) -OR- Palmetto SP, 78 Park Rd 11 South Gonzales, TX 78629 (Onsite travel trailer available with full hook-up) -OR- Resaca de la Palma SP, 1000 New Carmen Ave Brownsville, TX 78521 (No lodging available)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Superintendent, or designee, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in park operations, such as: management, interpretation/education, administration, maintenance, resource management and protection, law enforcement, etc. Responsible for performing a complete range of tasks to experience all the aspects of park administration, operations and management. Duties may include, but are not limited to, natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and law enfor