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TxDOTEnvironmental Support Intern
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LocationUST-Texas-Brownwood-Brownwood District Headquarter
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education
Valid driver's license (if assigned driving duties)
Must be at least 16 years of age
Benefits
Retirement plans
Flexible schedules
Paid leave
Health insurance
On the job training
Tuition assistance
Wellness program
Career development
About the role
Are you passionate about protecting Texas’ natural resources while gaining hands-on professional experience? Join TxDOT as an Environmental Intern and become part of a team dedicated to balancing transportation needs with environmental stewardship. Throughout the year, you’ll support environmental projects by assisting with documentation, organizing project records, coordinating communications, and helping track environmental compliance activities that contribute to the responsible development of transportation infrastructure. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain valuable insight into how environmental considerations shape real-world transportation projects while building administrative, organizational, and career-ready skills. This is more than an internship. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, explore a career in environmental services, and help preserve the natural beauty of Texas for future generations.
Benefits
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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Retirement Plans
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Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
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Paid Leave and Holidays
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Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
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On-the-Job Training
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
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Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
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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.
Essential Duties:
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Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
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Maintains files, records, and logs.
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Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
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Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
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Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
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Runs errands as required.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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:
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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.
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Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver’s license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
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Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
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Sitting - prolonged periods of time
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
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Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
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.
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