Intern Support Technician - Maritime Divisionn

Txdot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Job summary

TxDOT is offering an internship as an Intern Support Technician in the Maritime Division in Austin. The role involves entry‑level administrative support across a range of duties and projects, with opportunities to gain exposure to public sector operations.

Work is onsite in Austin, with travel up to 5% and a focus on supporting staff and processes. The program emphasizes learning, accuracy, and professional conduct within a large state agency.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or college or enrolled in a related program.
• Must be at least 16 years old and currently enrolled.
• Employees 18+ may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.
• Familiar with researching, data collection and report writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidential information and records.
• Assists in inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Processes routine documents such as vouchers and personnel records.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Prepares copies and distributes documents as instructed.
• Performs preliminary research and data gathering.
• Performs basic word processing and quality checks on documents.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Research methods

Interpersonal skills

Data collection & analysis

Administrative support

Writing & proofreading

Office equipment

Computing skills

Following instructions

Safety awareness

Confidential information handling

Education

High school or college student

Job description

Job Description - Intern Support Technician - Maritime Divisionn (2602141)

Job Description

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.

Minimum Salary

15.54

Maximum Salary

22.76

Pay Basis

Hourly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Up to 40 hours per week M - F 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.
• 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.

• 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

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.