***Copies of Official Transcripts verifying the education requirement are required and must be attached to your application to be considered. Applications without copies of Official Transcripts attached will be subject to rejection.***

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs routine (journey-level) software testing and quality assurance work. The intern will work closely with the Quality Assurance Team to learn and understand the software development life cycle (SDLC) by assisting in translating requirements into test cases and analyzing testing results. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES:
• Must be enrolled in an academic bachelor or post-graduate program at an educational institution listed in the US Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs with plans to enroll in classes the following semester.
• Must be taking classes towards a Computer Science or Computer Security related field.
• Must be available to work on-site for the duration of the internship, with the possibility of remote work as appropriate.
• Must be a US citizen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Assist in creating manual test cases based on software requirements to provide traceability.

2.Help execute functional, system, and regression testing of proprietary and custom software.

3.Learn to report and track software defects using issue-tracking tools like Atlassian Jira.

4.Assist in the verification of fixes and perform follow-up activities to ensure issues are resolved.

5.Help track test metrics and contribute to the generation of status reports.

6.Participate in design specification reviews and observe defect triage meetings.

7.Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency policies.

8.Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with taking classes towards a Computer Science or Computer Security related field.

Experience – None.

Licensure and/or Certification - Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Critical Organizational Infrastructure requirements – This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Additionally, and more specifically, must not be employed by nor have any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4

Regulatory knowledge – Ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS regulations, policies, and procedures.

Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.

Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) – Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems.Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment: Office;
• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
• Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of 10 pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements: None.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/

Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group and state title will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receivean increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS, ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.