Attention Students! TxDOT's El Paso District is looking for eager and motivated part-time employees to join our El Paso District as a support intern at office locations in El Paso County. This internship position will assist our offices in their daily operations with administrative and office support work. This is a great part time, entry-level position that can help you gain valuable experience to help jump start your career. Apply today!

To qualify, students must be:
- At least 16 years old;
- A U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.;
- Currently enrolled in high school or enrolled in at least 9 hours in any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

Apply today for this great opportunity!

Salary Range:

Intern Engineering Support - A11 - $21.44

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:

• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.

• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.

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

• Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.

• Maintains files, records, and logs.

• Makes copies and distributes as instructed.

• 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.

• Runs errands as required.

• 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 or be currently enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours in a college, university, or educational institution.

Experience:

NONE (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

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.

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.

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.

• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency.

• Using standard office equipment.

• Using computers, applicable programs, and systems.

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Ability to

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.

• Protects sensitive and confidential information.

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