Are you ready to make a positive impact in Texas? At TxDOT, connecting you with Texas is at the heart of everything we do. Design Division is looking for a detail oriented and self-motivated intern to join our administrative team! A paid internship is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge acquired from school, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. Come join our team at the beautiful Stassney campus in Austin, where you will enjoy a collaborative work environment, covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future!

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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)

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.

• Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Maintains files, records, and logs.

• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.

• 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:

High School / Entry Summer in recommended high school plan

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:

• Research and analysis methodologies
  
• 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
  
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  
• Follow verbal and written instructions
  
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
  
• Protects sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• 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

• 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 read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants