Intern Support Technician - Maritime Divisionn

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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 in Austin seeks an entry-level administrative assistant intern. This part-time position operates under close supervision and supports a wide range of office tasks to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates are high school or college students, at least 16 years old, with an interest in public service. The role provides hands-on experience, flexible scheduling, and exposure to state government processes and records management.

Qualifications

• Student in high school or enrolled in college/university
• Must be at least 16 years old
• May involve driving duties for 18+ with valid license

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Records management

Data entry

Office software

Customer service

Education

High School Student

College/University Student

Job description

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.
• Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• 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.
• 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.

Competencies

• 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, applications, and systems
• 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.

Position Information

TxDOT urges students to stop their Internship search and focus on TxDOT’s Career pages. Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation, (TxDOT) as their employer of choice. For them, it’s a dream come true, a coveted accomplishment. Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, were summer interns at TxDOT? A paid internship is a great opportunity to: explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, expand your knowledge acquired from school, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. It is no surprise that many students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team. 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. Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today.

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)

Job

School

Schedule

Part-time

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Type

Temporary Work

Job Level

Non-Management

State Job Title/s

Clerk III

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.

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Applicant Information

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