Intern Support Tech for Human Resources / Abilene

TxDOT's Human Resources Northwest Branch is looking for a year-round Intern Support Technician based in Abilene, Texas. This position will allow you to develop and continue building a diverse skill set in Human Resources that is unmatched. While this position will primarily support the Northwest Branch, you will have hands-on opportunities of involvement in all areas of Human Resources. If you're passionate about working with people and being involved in a wide range of tasks and project assignments, this is the job for you!

These interns must be enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education, to include a trade/vocational school, whether attending in person or online. These positions will offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge and skills, and possibly serve as a gateway to a future career with the agency. At TxDOT you will work with skilled and licensed professionals to develop and enhance job skills through practical application.

At TxDOT in the Abilene District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life.  We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

 

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ERetirement Plans%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAlternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPaid Leave and Holidays%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOn-the-Job Training%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETuition Assistance Program%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EHolistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECareer Development and Advancement Opportunities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFamily-Friendly Policies and Programs%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EIn 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/hrd/hrd-total-compensation.pdf%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETotal Compensation Package%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EBenefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerforms 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch3%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EEssential Duties:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAnswers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssists in maintaining confidential information and records.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EDisseminates information to the public.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMaintains files, records, and logs.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMaintains radio contact with field units and others.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMakes copies and distributes as instructed.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOpens, sorts, and distributes mail.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerforms preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerforms routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ERuns errands as required.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
*!%3Ch3%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMinimum Qualifications:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h3%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EEducation:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMust be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOther Conditions:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMust 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EEmployees at least 18 years of age with valid driver%27s license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%26nbsp;%3C/h4%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ESubject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ELight work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ESitting - prolonged periods of time%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EStanding-prolonged periods of time%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ERepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EConditions of Employment:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPlease read the %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/hrd/hrd-standard-conditions.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EStandard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E for all positions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETxDOT 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EClick on the appropriate occupational category to view the %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMOS codes%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThe Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EIf 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/hrd/applicant-information.pdf %22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAdditional Applicant Information%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E for applicants%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E