Intern Support Technician - Human Resources Entry Level - Laredo, San Antonio or El Paso, TX

Are you interested in starting a career in Human Resources and gaining hands-on experience in a professional setting? TxDOT’s Human Resources Division is hiring Intern Support Technicians for year-round positions in the Laredo, San Antonio or El Paso District HR offices; please specify your location preference when applying. These entry-level roles offer a chance to build valuable skills while supporting HR operations through administrative tasks, audits, event coordination, and regular participation in HR meetings and projects. You’ll work closely with a team of professionals who take pride in what they do, and you’ll be part of an agency where even members of our Executive Leadership Team began as interns. If you're organized, a quick learner, and passionate about customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity to explore a meaningful career with TxDOT!

Pay Rate:  (A11) $19.00/hourly

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.

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 processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations. 
• Disseminates information to the public.
• 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
• Administrative duties and audit support
• 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:

• Competencies:

• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Protect sensitive and confidential information
• 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.

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 click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT

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. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information