Human Resources Intern, Year-Round (Odessa)

TxDOT is looking for a Year-Round Intern to join our Human Resources team in Odessa. You'll gain hands-on administrative experience while increasing your exposure to key functions within the human resources field. This position is part-time (20 hours per week). A paid internship is a great opportunity for students to explore what TxDOT has to offer and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. At TxDOT, you will join a workforce that is passionate about their careers and dedicated to serving the citizens of Texas. Apply now!

To qualify, students must:

• Be 16 years old.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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 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

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)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants