• Job Description

  Req#: 17218
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  TxDOT's Human Resources Department with the Austin District has job opening for a Year-Round Human Resources Intern based in Austin, TX.

  Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as their employer of choice. Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, were interns at TxDOT? A paid internship is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, expand your knowledge acquired from school, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. It is no surprise that many students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team!

  TxDOT’s Year-Round Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future. Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today.

  To qualify, students must:

  • Must be 17 years old.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university.

  
  Work Location:

  • Austin District Headquarters: 7901 North IH 35, Austin TX 78753

  
  Salary Plan/Grade:

  • Administrative Support: A11 ($19.44 - $20.44/Hourly)

  
  Austin District Headquarters (14DISTHQ)
  7901 NORTH IH 35
  Austin, 78753
  
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  At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

  • Low Turnover
  • Retirement Pension
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Paid Leave/Holidays
  • Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
  • On the Job Training
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
  • Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

  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)

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  This position 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 in maintaining confidential information and records.
  • Sorts and files documents, paper and electronic.
  • Enters data into various Human Resources systems.
  • Conducts data audits/updates - Education, Driver's License, Safety Impact, Professional Engineer, Emergency Contact and other system information, as assigned.
  • Assists in event preparation, including but not limited to: New Employee Orientation, Recruiting, Wellness and other district events as needed.
  • Gains exposure to Human Resources-related issues (observing conversations & presentations; assisting with other tasks as needed)
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  As necessary, Interns working more than one consecutive semester will continue to develop in the following area:

  • Draft job postings
  • Independently run reports and learn to review/analyze confidential data
  • Conduct portions of New Employee Orientation
  • Assist with due diligence tasks
  • Develop presentations
  • Represent TxDOT at recruiting events
  • Other more advanced special projects or assignments

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  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 17 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:

  Education Preference: Majoring in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

  Competencies:

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

  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

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  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

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  The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

  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

• About the company

  The Texas Department of Transportation is a government agency in the American state of Texas.

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