Year-Round Intern Support Technician- STR Division- Austin, Texas

Position Information

The Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division (STR) operates at the nexus of technology, data, innovation, and strategy. It spearheads transformative projects for the department, collaborating with both internal and external transportation experts. We are looking for an intern to join our team and help support our Division operations! A great opportunity for a student looking for job flexibility while gaining resume-building office experience.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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 administrative support work for the Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists by processing travel expense reports.
• Assists in performing inventory of supplies and office equipment.
• Assists with file plans and maintains files, records, and logs.
• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Individuals with excellent interpersonal skills highly desired.

Competencies:

Some skill in:

• Research and analysis methodologies
• 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
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Ability to:

• Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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