Traffic Data Detection Intern (Intern Support Technician) - TPP Division - Austin TX

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 performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
   
• Assists in processing routine documents such as site summary reports.
   
• Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.
   
• Maintains traffic data files, records, and logs using Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Microsoft Access, and ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
   
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
   
• Performs routine word processing duties, including populating forms, and conducts quality checks of documents created.
   
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

High School / Entry Summer in recommended high school plan

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.

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 and applicable programs, applications, and systems
   
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
   
• Follow verbal and written instructions
   
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
  

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

• 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.