Intern Support Technician - Alpine TX

Calling all High School and College Students! 

Are you eager to gain real-world experience while making a difference in your community? The TxDOT Alpine Area Office is now hiring motivated part-time student interns to join our team!

As an intern, you’ll support our office with a variety of administrative tasks including:

- Drafting emails and reports.
- Assisting in meetings and taking minutes.
- Organizing electronic files.
- Preparing presentations.
- And much more!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional environment, build valuable skills, and contribute to the development and maintenance of our State Highways across the Big Bend and West Texas region.

Take the first step toward your future—apply today and be part of something bigger!

To qualify, students must be:
- At least 16 years old,
- A U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.,
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 credit hours as a student in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS
- Be able to work at least 20 hours during business hours.

Apply today for this great opportunity!

Salary Range:

Intern Engineering Support - A11 - $21.44/Hr.

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)

Intern Support Technician

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 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.
• Runs errands as required
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Must be currently a student in high school or other educational institution, accepted into a college, university or educational institution or be currently enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours in a college, university or educational institution.

Experience: NONE (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

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 at the time of application may be assigned driving duties and may
• use power tools.

Competencies:

Some Skill In

1. Research and analysis methodologies.
2. Collecting, sorting and compiling data.
3. Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management.
4. Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency.
5. Using standard office equipment.
6. Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
7. Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Ability To

1. Follow verbal and written instructions.
2. Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Other Attributes

1. Protects sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• 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)
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

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