Intern Support Technician - Environmental Division

About the role

Turn your passion for the environment into real-world impact. As a TxDOT Environmental Intern, you'll collaborate with experts, develop valuable professional skills, and support transportation projects that balance environmental conservation with the needs of a growing Texas. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records
• Maintains files, records, and logs
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically ArcPro is preferred

Other Conditions

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be 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

Competencies

• 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
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information

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
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Benefits

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 offices statewide are designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. For a complete list of the total compensation package, visit the TxDOT website. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the ERS Benefits at a Glance page.

Schedule & Status

• Part-time
• Temporary
• Non-Management