What are the responsibilities and job description for the TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Oral History Intern - Austin) position at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department?
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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 MISSIONTo 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 includeand#183; Job Titleand#183; Dates of employment (month/year)and#183; Hours worked per weekand#183; Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Numberand#183; Description of duties performedand#183; Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.and#183; 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.and#183; Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state and#8216;unknownand#8217; for any incomplete fields.and#183; Applications with and#8220;See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.and#183; 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 and#8211; 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 bachelorand#8217;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.).MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES can be found at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions 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 athttps://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:and#183; Veteran-DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).and#183; Surviving sp use of a veteran who has not remarried-Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.and#183; Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty-Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.and#183; 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.and#183; 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: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en HIRING CONTACT: Jennifer Levin, (512) 389-8818, Email: jennifer.levin@tpwd.texas.govPHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Oral History Intern will assist the Cultural Resources Program in ongoing work in oral history collections, including cataloging, organizing researching, and digitizing oral histories.Under the direction of the State Parks Historian, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in museums and cultural resources. Duties may include: (1) inventorying or digitizing oral history collections, including data management; (2) conducting historical research; (3) assisting with moving, organization, and preservation of collections. Intern will assist in ongoing work with oral history collections, including cataloging, organizing, researching, and digitizing oral histories and associated records. Intern will receive on-the-job training in collection management and historical research methodologies and will learn to utilize database software. Intern will gain knowledge in program operations, program administration, and Texas Parks and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural, and cultural resources. 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 TimeEssential Job Duties by Category65%Inventory and digitize oral history collection.15%Assist with data management for collection.10%Assist with organization and preservation of collection.5%Conduct historical research.5%Marginal Job Duties:Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university or recent graduate with a bachelorand#8217;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 driverand#8217;s license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge 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 c
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 MISSIONTo 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 includeand#183; Job Titleand#183; Dates of employment (month/year)and#183; Hours worked per weekand#183; Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Numberand#183; Description of duties performedand#183; Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.and#183; 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.and#183; Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state and#8216;unknownand#8217; for any incomplete fields.and#183; Applications with and#8220;See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.and#183; 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 and#8211; 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 bachelorand#8217;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.).MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES can be found at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions 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 athttps://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:and#183; Veteran-DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).and#183; Surviving sp use of a veteran who has not remarried-Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.and#183; Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty-Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.and#183; 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.and#183; 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: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en HIRING CONTACT: Jennifer Levin, (512) 389-8818, Email: jennifer.levin@tpwd.texas.govPHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Oral History Intern will assist the Cultural Resources Program in ongoing work in oral history collections, including cataloging, organizing researching, and digitizing oral histories.Under the direction of the State Parks Historian, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in museums and cultural resources. Duties may include: (1) inventorying or digitizing oral history collections, including data management; (2) conducting historical research; (3) assisting with moving, organization, and preservation of collections. Intern will assist in ongoing work with oral history collections, including cataloging, organizing, researching, and digitizing oral histories and associated records. Intern will receive on-the-job training in collection management and historical research methodologies and will learn to utilize database software. Intern will gain knowledge in program operations, program administration, and Texas Parks and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural, and cultural resources. 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 TimeEssential Job Duties by Category65%Inventory and digitize oral history collection.15%Assist with data management for collection.10%Assist with organization and preservation of collection.5%Conduct historical research.5%Marginal Job Duties:Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university or recent graduate with a bachelorand#8217;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 driverand#8217;s license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge 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 c