Jobs
Student Internship Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Program Objective
To introduce interested college students, particularly women and minorities, to career opportunities in positions located statewide and job settings in which to gain practical experience and training in natural and cultural resource fields.
Program Information
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) Intern Program is primarily for college students. Both paid and unpaid positions may be offered depending on available funding. The number of available positions and locations will be published after funding is finalized. While most of our Internships are for the Summer, there may be some during the Fall and/or the Spring.
The Program is very competitive for all positions (paid and unpaid). TPWD now uses an on-line application process for 2013 Interns.
- For Paid 2013 Intern positions: As soon as funding is finalized, paid Internships will be posted on our Jobs page. This will be happening throughout January and perhaps into February. TPWD Jobs page begins at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm
- For Unpaid 2013 Intern positions: As these are finalized, they will be posted on our "Volunteer for Texas Parks and Wildlife" page which begins at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm
- For all TPWD Intern positions (paid and unpaid), you must submit at least one (1) of the following: copy of official transcript[s]; copy of unofficial transcript[s]; or transcript[s] marked "issued to student." Degree plans will NOT be accepted. Attach as you apply on-line.
Note: Lack of any of the required documents makes your application incomplete and it will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of required documents.
Program Duration and Funding
The student internship program employment period varies depending on specific intern opportunity.
Note: If selected for a paid opportunity, intern will be paid at the rate of pay reflected from the completed hours on the fall transcript. The spring semester credit hours do not count towards the rate of pay for the internship. The reason for this is that the interns' hire paperwork is completed in the spring before the semester ends.
| College Student Classification | Earned Semester Hours | Hourly Rate of Pay | Salary Group | Functional Title | State Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman/Sophomore/Juniors | 0 – 100 | $9.87115 | A7 | Intern I | Clerk II |
| Seniors | 90+ | $10.85625 | A9 | Intern II | Clerk III |
| Graduate Student | BA/BS | $12.08269 | A11 | Intern III | Clerk IV |
Application Requirements
- Undergraduate OR graduate college student enrolled in an accredited college or university at time of application.
- Minimum of 12 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university on transcripts.
- Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale OR "Pass" on a Pass/Fail system.
- Must apply on-line. For paid positions, this starts at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm. For unpaid positions, this starts at http://ec.volunteernow.com/custom/1353/
- Must attach official transcripts or unofficial transcripts to on-line application. Degree plans will NOT be accepted.
- Signatures will be obtained at time of hire.
Have Questions?
Via e-mail: joe.beach@tpwd.state.tx.us
Via phone: Joe Beach (512) 389-4485
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