Innovation Intern Technician - STR Division - Austin, TX

Performs entry-level administrative innovation project and conference support work to connect the agency with the future of transportation. Work involves performing a wide range of collaborative support work for innovation projects ranging from emerging technologies, artificial intelligence development, and engineering support. Responsibilities also include assistance with coordinating innovation training academies, website design, and community of practice forums. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

• Attend in-person and virtual meetings
• Assists in maintaining confidential project information and records.
• Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in processing routine documents.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

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.

None Required.

Some skill in:

• Research and analysis methodologies
• 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

• 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.