Position Information

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to start a fulfilling internship in public service? The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Intern Support Technician to work in our year-round intern program in the Professional Engineering Procurement Services Division (PEPS). As an intern, you will be responsible for administrative tasks, quality control of contract documents, and learning new tools. This position will provide valuable work experience, allow you to explore opportunities at TxDOT, expand your knowledge and skills, and serve as a stepping stone to a future career with the agency. At TxDOT, you will have the opportunity to work with skilled and licensed professionals and enhance your job skills through practical application.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university, or educational institution.

Other Conditions:

• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include
  
  a trade/vocational school.
• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may
  
  use power tools.

Competencies:

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Collecting, sorting, and compiling data
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective writing relationship with others
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT