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.

Essential Duties:

Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
Sorts and files documents, paper and electronic.
Enters data into various Human Resources systems.
Conducts data audits/updates - Education, Driver's License, Safety Impact, Professional Engineer, Emergency Contact and other system information, as assigned.
Assists in event preparation, including but not limited to: New Employee Orientation, Recruiting, Wellness and other district events as needed.
Gains exposure to Human Resources-related issues (observing conversations & presentations; assisting with other tasks as needed)
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

As necessary, Interns working more than one consecutive semester will continue to develop in the following area:

Draft job postings
Independently run reports and learn to review/analyze confidential data
Conduct portions of New Employee Orientation
Assist with due diligence tasks
Develop presentations
Represent TxDOT at recruiting events
Other more advanced special projects or assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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

Other Conditions:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Majoring in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

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Human Resources Intern, Year-Round (Odessa)