Intern Support Technician

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.

• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.

• Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.

  .

• Maintains files, records, and logs.

• 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.

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

• 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

Some skill in

• 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, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  Ability to
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
  Other Attributes
• Protects sensitive and confidential information
  

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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