Environmental Support Intern

Texas Department of Transportation; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District is seeking an Environmental Intern to support documentation, project records, and environmental compliance tracking while gaining hands-on experience in transportation environmental stewardship.

The role is for students (high school or college), 16+ years old, onsite, part-time year-round, with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour. Driving duties may be assigned to eligible candidates, and a range of benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Entry-level administrative support experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be a student in high school or college or accepted into a higher educational institution.
• Must be at least 16 years of age with a valid driver's license if driving duties are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level administrative support work with specific instructions.
• Maintain confidential information and records, and keep files and logs.
• Conduct basic data gathering, word processing, and document quality checks.
• Run errands as required and assist with project communications.

Skills

Administrative support

Organization

Communication

Education

High school student or college student

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

Are you passionate about protecting Texas' natural resources while gaining hands-on professional experience? Join TxDOT as an Environmental Intern and become part of a team dedicated to balancing transportation needs with environmental stewardship. Throughout the year, you'll support environmental projects by assisting with documentation, organizing project records, coordinating communications, and helping track environmental compliance activities that contribute to the responsible development of transportation infrastructure. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll gain valuable insight into how environmental considerations shape real-world transportation projects while building administrative, organizational, and career-ready skills. This is more than an internship. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, explore a career in environmental services, and help preserve the natural beauty of Texas for future generations.

Minimum Salary

18.00

Maximum Salary

18.00

Anticipated Starting Salary

$18.00/hr

Pay Basis

Hourly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Brownwood District Headquarter 2495 HWY 183 N Brownwood 76802

Travel

No

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : Part-Time/ Year Round Internship Location Flexibility : Onsite

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)

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.

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.

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.

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:

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

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.