Year-Round Intern Support Technician - STR Division - Austin, TX

Year-Round Intern Support Technician - STR Division - Austin, TX

The Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division (STR) operates at the nexus of technology, data, innovation, and strategy. It spearheads transformative projects for the department, collaborating with both internal and external transportation experts. We are looking for an intern to join our team and help support our Division operations! A great opportunity for a student looking for job while gaining resume-building office experience.

Minimum Salary: $15.54

Maximum Salary: $22.76

Pay Basis: Hourly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744

Travel: No

Shift: Day Job, Up to 40 Hours a Week

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.

Position 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 by processing travel expense reports. Assists in performing inventory of supplies and office equipment. Assists with file plans and maintains files, records, and logs. Assists in maintaining confidential information and records. Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Individuals with excellent interpersonal skills highly desired. 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, Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems. Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 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.

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