TPWD - Intern I - II - III (SP Accessibility Intern - Austin)

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Austin, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 13, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Internship
  • Job Description

    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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.


    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.
    • College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) 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.
    • 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.

    MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

    Job Classification

    Service

    Military Specialty

    Clerk I-IV

    Army

    15P, 42A, 56M, 68G, 420A

    Clerk I-IV

    Navy

    AZ, CS, LS, LSS, PS, RP, RS, SN, YN, YNS, 741X

    Clerk I-IV

    Coast Guard

    SK, YN, F&S, PERS

    Clerk I-IV

    Marine Corps

    0100, 0111, 0161, 3051, 3372, 3432, 4133, 6042, 6046, 6617, 6672, 0160, 0170

    Clerk I-IV

    Air Force

    3FSX1, 8A200

    Clerk I-IV

    Space Force

    No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

    *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).
    • 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.


    HIRING CONTACT: James Harden, (512) 389-4301/ Email: james.harden@tpwd.texas.gov

    PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Facility Management, TPWD AHQ 4200 Smith School Road, Austin Texas 78744

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

    This position will assist the State Parks Accessibility Specialist in the Day to day operations and special projects.

    Under the direction of the State Parks Accessibility Specialist, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in Accessibility. Duties may include: Accessibility, Inspections, developing alternative accessible programs, researching adaptive equipment for use in state parks, and assisting the State Parks Accessibility Specialist with day to day operations. Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, and agency policies and procedures. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

    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.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :



    % of Time

    Essential Job Duties by Category

    30%

    Assisting with day-to-day operations of the Facility Management program.

    25%

    Conducting safety inspections and facilities inspections under the ADA.

    20%

    Creating ADA and accessibility training materials for the field.

    20%

    Reviews and updates ADA Assessments for each site.

    5%

    Marginal Job Duties:

    Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.



    Qualifications:

    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.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

    Knowledge of Texas State Parks.

    Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

    Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers or leaders while work on projects or assignments.

    Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.

    Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

    Skill in exercising leadership qualities.

    Skill in with civic or community engagement.

    Skill in meeting deadlines.

    Ability to work as a member of a team.

    Ability to prepare reports.

    Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

    Ability to communicate effectively with the public utilizing written oral and visual means.

    Ability to maintain confidentiality.

    Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

    WORKING CONDITIONS :

    Internship duration and work week schedule to be mutually determined by supervisor and intern.

    Required to work overtime as necessary.

    Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as necessary.

    May required to travel 25% of the time with possible overnight stays.

    Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 25 lbs.

    Required to conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

    Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

    TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


    Closing Date: Mar 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Texas Parks and Wildlife
    • Texas Parks and Wildlife

    We are TPWD

    Providing outdoor recreational opportunities, managing and protecting fish and wildlife habitat, and managing parklands and historic areas

    Divisions & Positions

    Our skilled workforce operates within 13 divisions at 200 locations across Texas.

    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.

    Philosophy

    In fulfilling our mission, we will: Be a recognized national leader in implementing effective natural resources conservation and outdoor recreational programs; Serve the state of Texas, its citizens, and our employees with the highest standards of service, professionalism, fairness, courtesy, and respect; Rely on the best available science to guide our conservation decisions; Responsibly manage agency finances and appropriations to ensure the most efficient and effective use of tax-payer and user fee resources; Attract and retain the best, brightest, and most talented workforce to successfully execute our mission.

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