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Intern Support Technician - Atlanta District

The TxDOT Atlanta District is seeking student interns for administrative support to work in the following locations: Atlanta District Headquarters, Texarkana Area Office, Marshall Area Office, or Mount Pleasant Area Office. Interns may also be assigned to maintenance offices in the following: Linden, New Boston, Daingerfield, Gilmer, Jefferson, or Carthage, Texas. The Atlanta District plans, designs, builds, operates, and maintains the state transportation system in the following counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Titus, and Upshur. TxDOT's Internship Program is designed for high school and college students seeking to be introduced to career opportunities and gain practical work experience in transportation-related fields and support occupations.

Why intern with us?

• Real-world impact: dive into impactful work that contributes to the success of TxDOT's mission: connecting you with Texas
• Practical career experience: acquire unique experience while performing meaningful work on projects and tasks that contribute to the department's success
• Continuous learning: participate in training sessions and gain access to resources that will enhance your skills and knowledge
• Statewide connections: build a network of other interns in your field and professionals from diverse backgrounds and connect with experts from around the state of Texas

Minimum Salary: 15.85

Maximum Salary: 23.21

Anticipated Starting Salary: $18.00/hour to $22.00/hour

Pay Basis: Hourly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations:

• Atlanta District Headquarters 701 East Main St Atlanta 75551
• UST-Texas-Daingerfield
• UST-Texas-Linden
• UST-Texas-Texarkana
• UST-Texas-Marshall
• UST-Texas-Carthage
• UST-Texas-Gilmer
• UST-Texas-Jefferson
• UST-Texas-Mount Pleasant
• UST-Texas-New Boston

Travel: Yes, 5% of the time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: Assigned work schedule may vary dependent upon work location/office.

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)

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:

• 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 in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Maintains radio contact with field units and others.
• 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.

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
• 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. Must pass a drug test prior to employment and will be subject to reasonable cause testing during employment. Interns must enroll in higher education, including trade/vocational school, within 120 days of graduation from high school or higher education. Failing to enroll in school within 120 days of graduation will disqualify continued employment in the intern position.

Job: School Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Temporary Job Type: Temporary Work Job Level: Non-Management

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.

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.