Administrative Intern: Austin District

This position p erforms 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

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