Intern Support Technician-Traffic Safety Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

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About The Position

Performs entry-level administrative support work for the Behavioral Traffic Safety Program at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Work involves assisting with a broad range of administrative and office support function. Employees at this level perform assignments under specific instructions and are subject to frequent supervisory review.

Requirements

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.
Basic skill in using computers and applicable software programs and systems.
Ability to Communicate effectively
Ability to Follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to Adhere to applicable safety standards and practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with safety programs, developing presentations, public speaking, or researching data.

Responsibilities

Answers telephone calls; evaluates requests, responds to inquiries, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk support.
Assists with inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Support general warehousing duties, including stocking and issuing materials maintaining records, and organizing warehouse areas.
Disseminates information to the public in a professional manner.
Makes copies and distributes documents as instructed.
Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
Performs preliminary research and gathers relevant data for assignments.
Performs routine word processing and conducts quality checks of documents.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with child passenger safety seat installation
Assist with traffic safety coalition meetings and related outreach activities.
Speak and interact with public through outreach activities
Learn to review project performance reports, reimbursement requests, and invoices to ensure compliance with grant or contract terms, rules, regulations, policies, and established deadlines.
Assist with the public Information and Education (PI&E) Program by supporting traffic safety campaigns, including local and statewide media events, in coordination with statewide Program Managers and or Traffic Safety Specialist.
May assist with conducting presentations, developing speeches, and coordinating meetings with community stakeholders