Traffic Data Detection Intern; Intern Support Technician - TPP Division - Austin TX

Job Description - Traffic Data Detection Intern (Intern Support Technician) - TPP Division - Austin TX (2600588)

Job Description

Traffic Data Detection Intern (Intern Support Technician) - TPP Division - Austin TX - (2600588)

Are you curious about traffic data? How and why do we know the number of vehicles traveling on a roadway? What is traffic data used for? If you want to know, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) urges you to look behind the scenes with a paid TxDOT internship that could launch your professional journey!

Annually, more than 800 college and high school students from across Texas select the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as their employer of choice. 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, learn about TxDOT Careers from the inside, and make connections that could last your entire professional career!

Interns will have opportunities to network and get a professional headshot!

TxDOT's Transportation Planning & Programming Division is looking for a Traffic Data Detection Intern for the summer months (May 1 - August 15) based at our state‑of‑the‑art headquarters in South Austin.

Stassney Campus

18.00

20.00

Hourly

Nonexempt

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

No

Day Job

Up to 40 Hours a Week

Onsite

• 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)

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 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.

High School / Entry Summer in recommended high school plan

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.

• 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
• Mai…