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2026 Administrative Intern: Austin District

This position is for internships during the months of May-August. TxDOT's Austin District has job openings for Administrative Interns at various offices across the Austin Metro Area. Annually, over 1,100 college and high school students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation, (TxDOT) as their employer of choice during the summer months. For them, it's a dream come true, a coveted accomplishment. Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, were paid 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 Employment Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. At TxDOT, you will join a 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 16 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.
• Note: Employees at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Possible Work Location(s):

• North Travis Area Office: 1001 E. Parmer Lane, Austin TX 78753
• South Travis Area Office: 1925 S. IH 35, Austin TX 78744
• Bastrop Area Office: 174 SH 21 East, Bastrop TX 78602
• Burnet Area Office: 3029 SH 29 East, Burnet TX 78611
• Georgetown Area Office: 2727 S Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626

Salary Plan/Grade: Intern Administrative Support: A11: ($18-$22/hourly)

Minimum Salary: 18.00

Maximum Salary: 22.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Bastrop, UST-Texas-Austin, UST-Texas-Georgetown, UST-Texas-Burnet

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: Up to 40 Hours, Monday - Friday

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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).

Position Description

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:

• 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 performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Maintains radio contact with field units and others.
• 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.
• 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: 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 may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

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 read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

Job: School

Schedule: Part-time

Employee Status: Temporary

Job Type: Temporary Work

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Jan 26, 2026, 3:09:24 PM

Unposting Date: Jul 2, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Clerk III

State Job Code/s: 0059

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

Applicant Information

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.