Intern Graduate Support Tech - Public Transportation Division

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)

TxDOT Public Transportation Division is looking for a graduate-level intern to support statewide - bicycle and pedestrian initiatives. The intern would assist TxDOT in two primary areas\: 1) administration of a bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure grant program and 2) GIS analysis, including compiling and analyzing bicycle and pedestrian data and developing GIS maps. In this role, the intern would be exposed to current transit planning and active transportation planning efforts, transportation funding, and project development processes, working closely with a small, dynamic team. The position would be part-time year-round at the Department’s Division Headquarters in South Austin. Employees must be comfortable working independently and with minimal direct supervision.

Regular work location\: 6230 East Stassney Lane., Austin, TX 78744

Performs routine 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:

Analyzes data and applies statistical techniques.

Assists in developing and maintaining databases.

Assists in developing project schedules, budgets, requirements, process maps, designs, risk plans, change management plans, and other project management artifacts.

Enters and retrieves data on a personal computer provided by the department.

Prepares, assembles, reviews, and verifies various documents and/or forms.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Mandatory\: Bachelor's Degree in a discipline related to area of assignment and currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college/university

Experience: No work experience required

Other Conditions:

Must be at least 16 years of age, and currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college/university.

Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of:

Data analysis and interpretation

Proficient skill in:

Maintaining effective working relationships with others

Communicating technical information effectively

Using database management systems and associated applications

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Some skill in:

Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

Other Attributes

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

Sitting - prolonged periods of time

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)